What is the story behind Mehandipur Balaji?

Balaji is a name of a local deity which is identified with Hanuman, the monkey god who was an ardent follower of the god Rama in the Ramayana epic. In local tradition, Balaji is believed to have a special power of exorcising ghosts from humans. This is why people believed to be possessed are brought to the temple.

What does Balaji mean?

Name :Balaji. Meaning :Another name of the Hindu Lord venkatachalapathy (Tirupathi), A name of Lord Vishnu, Means Lord Vishnu or Lord Venkatesh. It also symbolizes strength. Gender :Boy.

What is the significance of Mehandipur Balaji Temple?

Mehandipur Balaji Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Dausa district of the state of Rajasthan, dedicated to Lord Hanuman (the god of strength). The mighty Hindu God is also famously known as Balaji, hence the name of the temple.

How to reach mehnadipur Balaji Temple in Dausa?

The Mehnadipur Balaji temple is situated in Todabhim village situated at the border of two districts- Karauli and Dausa in the state of Rajasthan. The town of Dausa is well-connected to all the major cities of the country. You can easily approach the town either by boarding a flight or a train. You can also reach here via roadways.

Which is the most visited temple in Rajasthan?

Mehandipur Balaji is one of the most visited temples in Rajasthan which sees thousands of devotees all around the year especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays which are said to be the days of Lord Balaji. The devotees also visit the temple to get exorcised from ghosts or evil spirits.

What is the history of Ganesh Puri ji temple?

It is most famous for its paranthas. As the legend goes, an 11th century Saint Ganesh Puri Ji’s ancestor dreamt of Lord Balaji telling him to build a temple for three powers: Ghate Wale Balaji, Pretraj Sarkar and Bhero Nath. The temple was constructed at the place where there used to be a forest in the past.