5 Interesting Facts About Balaji Temple: You didn't Know

source: timesofindia

Mehandipur Balaji is a temple situated in the Dausa district of Rajasthan, India in a small village named Mehandipur. The main deity of this temple is a significant place of worship, especially for the devotees of Hanuman. Standing in the middle of the town, the temple is visited by a huge number of devotes, all around the year. 

1. Architectures 

Balaji temple constructed by Mohandas Maharaj, with the help of Craftsmen Noora and Dua, was a mud-stone structure. The temple, as it is now took two years to complete. The temple has been built out of bricks, line, cement, mortar, stone and marble. 

The entire structure of Balaji in Rajasthan is covered in white marble, however, the sanctum Santorum, Sabha mandap and circulatory path have been decorated with mosaic works and floral patterns in gold and silver. The entrance, doors and even the utensils used for rituals are all made out of silver. 

The main entrance of the Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan has been carved out of marble. 

2. Hindu Mythology 

Land of wandered India every place holds historical shreds of beliefs. Various religious places about every religion signify some historical fact. In Hindu mythology, there is a concept of evil spirits called ‘Asuras/ devils who are anti-god and share the features of powerful beings who crave for none wealth, anger unprincipled nature and violence. 

It is a true account of one mysterious place popularly known as Mehandipur Balaji temple whose revered deity is Lord hanuman and the belief that the people of the world hold is that this temple is for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits. Here we will analyse how real ritualistic healing of the soul is done through true devotion.  

3. Mandatory Rule 

• Don’t touch or talk to strangers inside the temple
• Strictly no to food, don’t eat or drink anything inside the temple
• Before visiting the temple don’t eat meat, onion or non-veg food
• Don’t carry any Prasad or items while going back to the village 

4. Story Behind Balaji

It is believed that a person suffering from evil spirits gets relief from distress by methods like Arni, Sawamani and Darkhast. Bhag of Boondi me Laddu offering to Shri Balaji Maharaj, Rice and Urad pulse to Bhairav Baba (king of evil spirits).

5. Surrounding Atmosphere 

It might seem straight out of a horror movie but many devotes have experienced a change in their surrounding atmosphere the moment they step into this town. Even though the village is located in a warm environment, you would experience a chill down the back of your spine for a brief moment. 

Another hurdle which you would be experiencing is the impassable crowd throbbing to get a view of the idol. No matter what time of the day you visit the temple, it’s always crowded. 

Written By: Apoorva Girai