Mehandipur Balaji Temple is a famous temple dedicated to hindu god Hanuman. The temple is situated in Dausa district of Rajasthan and is 103 km from Jaipur .Long ago the image of Lord Balaji and that of Pret Raja (the King of spirits) appeared from the Arawali hills. Now people suffering from malignant spirits and black magic or spell get their relief when they make an appeal for relief to Shri Bhairav ji and Shri Pret Raj Sarkar who holds his court and awards punishment to the malignant spirits, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, evil eyed witches etc. Shrine of Balaji, Court of Pret Raja, Pooja griha, Bhairav ji temple are some of the spots worth seeing here. Thousands of people who are under the spell of black magic or possessed by malevolent spirits or ghosts flock to this temple to seek relief. Balaji temple at Mehandipur in Rajasthan is very Powerful place. It is believed that the deity in this temple has divine power to cure a person possessed with evil spirit. Hundreds of 'Sankatwalas', as the possessed people are refereed to in local lingo, throng to the temple everyday to offer prayers and have 'Darshan'. The temple has also become a home and the last respite for the victims.The 'Mahant' of the temple, Shri Kishor Puri Ji, prescribes the treatment. It can include reading holy texts, following a strict vegetarian and simple diet, and even afflicts physical pain to one's body. The Sankatwalas which include undergoing strict vegetarian diets, reading Holy Scriptures and even afflicting physical pain on their body. Thus within the temple premises one can see the ailed placing heavy stones on their body for reducing their pain. The victims who are prone to violence are even shackled. Other activities in the temple include performing rituals, providing food to the homeless, disabled and the poor people and fodder for cow and other animals. Major Tourists Attractions of Temple - Shrine of Balaji, Pooja griha, Court of Pret Raja and Bheruji temple are worth visiting within the temple. Main Events of temple- Shri Hanuman Jayanti, Krishna Janamashtami, Vijaya Dashami or Dashehara, Jal Jhoolani Ekadashi, Deepawali, Annakuta, Sharad Poornima, Makar Sankranti, Shiva Ratri, Rama Navami, Holi and so on are the fairs and festivals. |
