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Pracheen Hanuman Mandir

Description

Hanuman Mandir is situated at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place,Delhi. It is one of the oldest Hanuman Temple in India. The Temple is supposed to built by Raja Jai Singh around 1724 AD. Devotees gather at the temple in large numbers on Tuesday and Saturday. Hanuman Jayanti (birthday ceremony of Lord Hanuman) is also celebrated every year with great pomp. The city of Delhi was the seat of dynamism for many dynasties. Not like the other Hindu Temples, where symbol above the spire (vimana) is more frequently an Om or Sun sign, this temple has a crescent moon symbol (an Islamic symbol) in the vimana. This crescent-shaped symbol is believed to have saved this temple from destruction from Mughal.

History

It is believed that Bhagwan Hanuman destroys all the evils with the Gada in his hand Which gives confidence in devotees and inspires them to fight against the bad things of the society.

Full Address

Pracheen Hanuman Mandir, Baba Kharak Singh Road, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India

 

Type of Place

  • Temple

Prefered For

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Kids
  • Senior Citizen

Transportation

  • IGI Airport.
  • Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.
  • New Delhi Railway Station.

Important Information

  • Timings : Morning Timing : 5:00 AM To 1:00 PM Evening Timing : 3:00 PM To 11:00 PM Tuesdeay and Saturday Full Day Open. Best to visit during the morning and evening aarti. No Entry Fee.

Attraction

  • The Main attraction at the temple is that of Hanumana, facing south. The deity holds a gada in his left hand and on his chest in veneration to the adjacent idols of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita. Also, the ceiling of the main hall has embossed artwork depicting the Ramayana, the great Hindu epic.

Things to Buy

  • Elegant handicrafts, Furniture items, Jewellery, Trendy designer wears, Books.

Things to Eat

  • Prasadam in Shudh Desi Ghee, Bundi Prasad, Chole Bhature and chaat also attracts crowd out there.

Things to enjoy

  • You can enjoy the mehndi out there. You will find mehndi artists and their complex henna application.