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'''Balaji Temple''' ([[Devanagari]]: बालाजी मन्दिर) in Mehandipur, [[Karauli district]] on the border of [[Karauli district]] and [[Dausa district]], is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to the [[Hindu]] deity [[Hanuman]]. The name ''Balaji'' refers to Shri [[Hanuman]] in several parts of India because the childhood (''Bala'' in Hindi or [[Sanskrit]]) form of the Lord is especially celebrated there. The temple is dedicated to Balaji (another name for Shree Hanuman Ji). Unlike similar religious sites it is located in a town rather than the countryside. Its reputation for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Rajasthan and elsewhere.<ref>{{harvnb|Gold|1990|p=278}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Kakar|1982|pp=53–88}}</ref>
'''Mehandipur Balaji Temple''' <ref>{{cite web | title = Official Website of Temple | url = https://shribalajimehandipur.org/|work= Ghata Mehandipur Balaji Trust |date= 17 July 2023| access-date = 17 October 2024 }} </ref> ([[Devanagari]]: बालाजी मन्दिर) is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple located in Mehandipur, [[Dausa district]], in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. The temple is dedicated to the deity [[Hanuman]]. The name ''Balaji'' refers to the childhood form of Hanuman, revered in several parts of the country. Unlike similar religious sites, it is located in a town rather than the countryside. Its reputation for ritualistic healing and [[exorcism]] of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Rajasthan and elsewhere.<ref>{{harvnb|Gold|1990|p=278}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Kakar|1982|pp=53–88}}</ref>


The temple is famous worldwide. It is claimed that thousands of years ago Hanuman'','' in the form of Balaji'','' appeared there. This is one of the reasons for it being a pilgrimage place.
==Overview==
[[File:Mehandipur Bhairavji.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Mehandipur [[Bhairava]]ji idol within the temple]]
It is believed that by visiting the temple and having the [[Darshan (Indian religions)|darshan]] of Shri Balaji Maharaj, various mental and physical disorders along with all kinds of sufferings can be cured. As a result, a large number of devotees and pilgrims from all over the world visit the location throughout the year.
The temple of Balaji Maharaj built in Mehandipur is very famous especially in northern part of India. The first Mahant of the temple was Shri Ganeshpuriji Maharaj and the present Mahant of the temple Shri Naresh Puriji Maharaj is very strict to follow vegetarian and reading holy books.


Apart from being a pilgrimage site, the temple also partakes in social services. Many service and aid programs are run by the temple authorities in fields like education and health. Apart from this, the temple trust conducts numerous social and charitable works under the banner "Temple Trust" for social welfare, development of women and children, and aid to malnourished children. The temple trust also provides assistance for such works.<ref>{{cite web | title = Charitable and Social Works | url = https://shribalajimehandipur.org/janseva-kary |work= Ghata Mehandipur Balaji Trust |date= 17 July 2023| access-date = 17 October 2024 }} </ref>
It is believed that a person who is suffering from evil spirits (Sankatwalas) get relief from distress by methods like Arji, Sawamani, and Darkhast. Bhog of Boondi ke Laddu offering to Shri Balaji Maharaj, Rice and Urad pulse to Bhairav Baba (Kotval Kaptan, head of army and Shri Pretraj Sarkar, king of evil spirits). Saturday and Tuesday are the busiest days in the temple because both these days are the days of Hanumanji. Some other temples near Balaji temple are Shri Sitaram Darbar, Samadhi Wale Baba (the first mahant), are some important temples in Mehandipur Balaji.


==Research==
==Research==
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In 2013, an international team of scientists, scholars, and psychiatrists from Germany, The Netherlands, [[AIIMS, New Delhi|AIIMS]], and the [[University of Delhi]] started a study to evaluate all aspects of the treatments and rituals taking place at the temple.<ref>{{cite web | title = Mehandipur Balaji Temple of Rajasthan: International team searching source of magical healing power near Dausa |work=Daily Bhaskar| url = http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JPR-mehandipur-balaji-temple-of-rajasthan-international-team-searching-source-of-mag-4303103-NOR.html|date= 26 June 2013|access-date = 9 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=9 July 2022 |title=Mahendipur Balaji Temple: নিজের উপর ঢালতে হবে ফুটন্ত জল! মুক্তি পেতে মন্দিরের মধ্যেই আজও বাস 'তেনাদের' |work=The Bengali Chronicle |url=https://thebengalichronicle.com/mahendipur-balaji-temple-has-a-mysterious-history-in-rajasthan-at/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |lang=bn}}</ref>
The temple has been known for many years, for exorcism from evil spirits attachments and black magic or spells.<ref>{{cite web | title = Temples & Taboos | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/deep-focus/Temples-Taboos/articleshow/9342277.cms | author=Shobha John|date= 24 July 2011|access-date = 9 July 2015 | work = The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Know about Balaji temple in Rajasthan, a place to exorcise ghosts | url = http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/know-about-balaji-temple-in-rajasthan-a-place-to-exorcise-ghost-33696.html
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|work= India TV News|date=12 October 2014| access-date = 9 July 2015 }}</ref> In 2013, an international team of scientist, scholars and psychiatrists from Germany, Netherlands, [[AIIMS, New Delhi]], and [[University of Delhi]] started a study to evaluate all aspects of treatment and rituals at the temple.<ref>{{cite web | title = Mehandipur Balaji Temple of Rajasthan: International team searching source of magical healing power near Dausa |work=Daily Bhaskar| url = http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JPR-mehandipur-balaji-temple-of-rajasthan-international-team-searching-source-of-mag-4303103-NOR.html|date= 26 June 2013|access-date = 9 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=9 July 2022 |title=Mahendipur Balaji Temple: নিজের উপর ঢালতে হবে ফুটন্ত জল! মুক্তি পেতে মন্দিরের মধ্যেই আজও বাস ‘তেনাদের’ |work=The Bengali Chronicle |url=https://thebengalichronicle.com/mahendipur-balaji-temple-has-a-mysterious-history-in-rajasthan-at/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |lang=bn}}</ref>

== '''Mehandipur Balaji Temple Story''' ==
A long time ago, Mehandipur was covered with dense forest, Nowadays- Dausa, Rajasthan. Wild animals and villagers were living in the adjacent areas of the forest. And one of the saints in this village, Gosai Ji Maharaj<ref>{{Cite web |last=earnmyvacation.com |date=2023-05-25 |title=Mehandipur Balaji Temple rules and nearby place to stay - |url=https://earnmyvacation.com/mehandipur-balaji-temple-rules-and-nearby-place-to-stay/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Earn My Vacation |language=en-US}}</ref>, had a different dream.

One night, he started walking toward the jungle in his sleep and perceived some visuals. There were thousands of lamps walking, and sounds of horses, elephants, and an army walking towards him very fast. Then, they all bow their heads to the three deities: Shri Balaji Maharaj, Pretraj Maharaj, and Shri Bhairo Nathji.

After that, they returned to the place where they started, and Maharaj went back to his village. After some time, when he tried to sleep again, he got Darshan from Shri Balaji Maharaj, confirming him to construct a temple for the three powers that he saw in his dream.

And this is how Mehandipur Balaji temple came into existence.

== Location ==
[[File:Mehandipur05.jpg|thumb|left|140px|Road map to Mehandipur Balaji]]
The temple is situated in Brahmbad, [[Dausa District]] near [[Todabhim]] of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The village is situated at the border of two districts- Karauli and Dausa. And the temple is also divided as half and another half in districts by border. It is 109 km from [[Jaipur]].

Divided into two districts (Karauli and Dausa) of [[Rajasthan]] State, Ghata Mehdipur place is 30 km from [[Bandikui]] Junction railway station situated in centre on Delhi-Agra-Jaipur line. Which is the nearest railway station from Mehandipur Balaji. 24 hours bus, jeep, taxi etc. facility is available from {{stnlnk|Bandikui Junction}} to Mehandipur Balaji Dham. Direct buses going to Jaipur from Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Aligarh etc all stop at Mehandipur Balaji turn.

==See also==
* [[Salasar Balaji]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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*{{citation|title=Fruitful Journeys: The Ways of Rajasthani Pilgrims|first=Ann Grodzins|last= Gold|
*{{citation|title=Fruitful Journeys: The Ways of Rajasthani Pilgrims|first=Ann Grodzins|last= Gold|
publisher=University of California Press|year= 1990|isbn=0520069595}}
publisher=University of California Press|year= 1990|isbn=0520069595}}
*{{citation|title=Shamans, Mystics and Doctors: A Psychological Inquiry Into India and Its Healing Traditions|first=Sudhir|last= Kakar|publisher=University of Chicago Press|year= 1982|
*{{citation |title=Shamans, Mystics and Doctors: A Psychological Inquiry Into India and Its Healing Traditions |first=Sudhir |last=Kakar |publisher=University of Chicago Press |year=1982 |isbn=0226422798 |chapter=Chapter 3: Lord of the Spirit World}}
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*{{citation |journal=Indian J Psychiatry |year=1981 |volume=23 |issue=3 |pages=247–250 |title=A psychiatric study of patients attending Mahendipur Balaji Temple |first1=D. C. |last1=Satija JJHU |first2=D. |last2=Singh |first3=S. S. |last3=Nathawat |first4=V. |last4=Sharma |pmc=3012952 |pmid=22058548}}
isbn=0226422798}}, Chapter 3, "Lord of the Spirit World"
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*{{citation|journal=Indian J Psychiatry|year= 1981|volume=23|issue= 3|pages= 247–250|title=A psychiatric study of patients attending Mahendipur Balaji Temple|first1=D. C.|last1= Satija|first2= D.| last2=Singh|first3= S. S.|last3= Nathawat|first4=V.|last4= Sharma|pmc=3012952|pmid= 22058548}}


==External links==
==External links==


{{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}}
{{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}}
Shri Mehandipur Balaji Official Website https://shribalajimehandipur.org/{{In lang|hi}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Hanuman temples]]
[[Category:Hanuman temples]]

Latest revision as of 08:23, 3 December 2024

Mahendipur Balaji Ji Temple
Mehandipur Balaji God
Idol of Hanuman at the main shrine
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictDausa
DeityHanuman
Location
LocationMahendipur
StateRajasthan
CountryIndia
Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located in Rajasthan
Mehandipur Balaji Temple
Location in Rajasthan
Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located in India
Mehandipur Balaji Temple
Location in India
Geographic coordinates26°56′N 76°47′E / 26.94°N 76.79°E / 26.94; 76.79
Website
https://shribalajimehandipur.org/

Mehandipur Balaji Temple [1] (Devanagari: बालाजी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple located in Mehandipur, Dausa district, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to the deity Hanuman. The name Balaji refers to the childhood form of Hanuman, revered in several parts of the country. Unlike similar religious sites, it is located in a town rather than the countryside. Its reputation for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Rajasthan and elsewhere.[2][3]

The temple is famous worldwide. It is claimed that thousands of years ago Hanuman, in the form of Balaji, appeared there. This is one of the reasons for it being a pilgrimage place.

It is believed that by visiting the temple and having the darshan of Shri Balaji Maharaj, various mental and physical disorders along with all kinds of sufferings can be cured. As a result, a large number of devotees and pilgrims from all over the world visit the location throughout the year.

Apart from being a pilgrimage site, the temple also partakes in social services. Many service and aid programs are run by the temple authorities in fields like education and health. Apart from this, the temple trust conducts numerous social and charitable works under the banner "Temple Trust" for social welfare, development of women and children, and aid to malnourished children. The temple trust also provides assistance for such works.[4]

Research

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In 2013, an international team of scientists, scholars, and psychiatrists from Germany, The Netherlands, AIIMS, and the University of Delhi started a study to evaluate all aspects of the treatments and rituals taking place at the temple.[5][6]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Official Website of Temple". Ghata Mehandipur Balaji Trust. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  2. ^ Gold 1990, p. 278
  3. ^ Kakar 1982, pp. 53–88
  4. ^ "Charitable and Social Works". Ghata Mehandipur Balaji Trust. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Mehandipur Balaji Temple of Rajasthan: International team searching source of magical healing power near Dausa". Daily Bhaskar. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Mahendipur Balaji Temple: নিজের উপর ঢালতে হবে ফুটন্ত জল! মুক্তি পেতে মন্দিরের মধ্যেই আজও বাস 'তেনাদের'". The Bengali Chronicle (in Bengali). 9 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

References

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  • Dwyer, Graham (2003), The Divine and the Demonic: Supernatural Affliction and its Treatment in North India, Routledge, ISBN 0415297494
  • Gold, Ann Grodzins (1990), Fruitful Journeys: The Ways of Rajasthani Pilgrims, University of California Press, ISBN 0520069595
  • Kakar, Sudhir (1982), "Chapter 3: Lord of the Spirit World", Shamans, Mystics and Doctors: A Psychological Inquiry Into India and Its Healing Traditions, University of Chicago Press, ISBN 0226422798
  • Satija JJHU, D. C.; Singh, D.; Nathawat, S. S.; Sharma, V. (1981), "A psychiatric study of patients attending Mahendipur Balaji Temple", Indian J Psychiatry, 23 (3): 247–250, PMC 3012952, PMID 22058548
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Shri Mehandipur Balaji Official Website https://shribalajimehandipur.org/(in Hindi)

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