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'''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]], located on the border of [[Karauli district]] and Dausa district,the temple is dedicated to the [[Hindu]] deity [[Hanuman]]. The name ''Balaji'' refers to the Hindu deity [[Hanuman]] in several parts of India because the childhood (''Balaji'' in Hindi) form of the Lord is especially celebrated there. The temple is dedicated to Balaji (another name for Hanuman). 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 ''Balaji'' himself appeared there, in his childhood form. This is one of the reasons for it being a pilgrimage place.
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 to the temple and having the darshan of Shri Balaji Maharaj, Various mental disorders, Physical disorders and 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.
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.
In Shri Mehandipur Balaji Dham, along with Shri Balaji Maharaj (childhood form), Shri Bhairav Ji And Shri Pretraj Sarkar are there.


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 the 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, aid to malnourished children and assistance is also being provided by Temple Trust 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>
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>


==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.
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<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
|work= India TV News|date=12 October 2014| access-date = 9 July 2015 }}</ref>

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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>

also explore
* [[Salasar Balaji]]


==Notes==
==Notes==

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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