Ghata Mehandipur Balaji
मेहंदीपुर बालाजी मंदिर
Lord Hanuman (Balaji) · Dausa, Rajasthan
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About the temple
Premier shrine for the removal of black magic and evil spirits Protection from negative energies and mental peace
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:00 – 21:00
- Established
- 1000
- Best time to visit
- Weekdays (Monday or Wednesday)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Hanuman (Balaji) · बालाजी महाराज
- Deity form
- Swayambhu (Self-manifested) stone idol merged with the rock of the hill
- Religious tradition
- Hanuman Bhakti / Exorcism Rituals
- Sanskrit name
- श्री मेहंदीपुर बालाजी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Ghata Mehandipur Balaji
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 04:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday
- 04:00 - 22:00 (Extended)
- Wednesday
- 04:00 - 21:00
- Thursday
- 04:00 - 21:00
- Friday
- 04:00 - 21:00
- Saturday
- 04:00 - 22:00 (Extended)
- Sunday
- 04:00 - 21:00
- Special days
- 24 hours during Hanuman Jayanti
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:30
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Ritual schedule
- Darkhaast, Arji, and Sawamani rituals
- Special poojas
- Sankat Mochan Path
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Construction materials
- Stone and Plaster
- Renovations
- Regular expansion of the pilgrim halls
- Legends
- The idol appeared from the hills to a mahant named Ganesh Puri Ji
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Structure
- Multi-shrine complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Simple dome-shaped Shikharas
- Mandapa
- Large covered queue area and prayer halls
- Artistic elements
- Ornate silver work on the deity's throne
- Construction technique
- Traditional masonry
- Unique features
- The ritual of not looking back when exiting the temple
Festivals & events
Hanuman JayantiHoliDiwali
- Special celebration days
- Every Tuesday and Saturday
- Peak crowd season
- Throughout the year; Extreme on weekends
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Weekdays (Monday or Wednesday)
- Parking capacity
- 500+
- Parking fees
- ₹ 50
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Laddu, Urad Dal, Boiled Rice (for specific rituals)
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