Deity
Hanuman (Balaji)
Main deity
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Salasar Balaji Temple
Salasar Balaji Temple in Salasar, Churu district, Rajasthan is a widely visited Hanuman shrine where Balaji is worshipped. Known as a major pilgrimage destination, it follows a North Indian architectural style and is associated with an 18th-century era tradition.
Salasar Balaji Temple
Salasar Balaji Temple
Salasar Balaji Temple
Salasar Balaji Temple
Salasar Balaji Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major pilgrimage destination
Revered Hanuman shrine
Architecture
North Indian style
Temple design
Location
Salasar, Churu, Rajasthan
India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1754-07-27
- Founder
- Mohandas Maharaj
- Construction
- 1754
- The idol of Lord Hanuman was found by a farmer plowing his field in Asota village in 1754 AD. On instructions received in a vision, the idol was transported to Salasar and consecrated by saint Mohandas Maharaj on Sravana Shukla Navami. The original mud shrine evolved into a large marble temple complex managed by the Hanuman Sewa Samiti.
Significance
- Salasar Balaji is a premier Hanuman pilgrimage destination in North India, uniquely enshrining an idol of Lord Hanuman featuring a beard and moustache. Devotees perform coconut-tying rituals and offer Churma prasadam to fulfill spiritual vows. The temple witnesses millions of pilgrims during Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri and Hanuman Jayanti.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Confirm timings on arrival
Timings are listed as approximate (04:00–22:00). Check the day’s opening/closing at the temple entrance or local notices.
Start early for smoother darshan
Arriving closer to opening time can help avoid peak queues common at major pilgrimage shrines.
Carry essentials for long queues
Keep water and basic necessities handy, especially if you expect waiting time during busy periods.
Respect temple decorum
Follow on-site instructions for darshan flow and maintain silence and cleanliness in the temple premises.
Plan district-level travel
The temple is in Salasar, Churu district; plan local transport and buffer time for village approach roads.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 1 day
Hanuman Jayanti
A key observance for Hanuman temples, typically marked with special darshan and devotional gatherings.
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 9 days
Navratri
Many North Indian temples see increased footfall during Navratri; plan for crowds and longer queues.
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 1 day
Diwali
A major festival period when pilgrims often combine darshan with regional travel in Rajasthan.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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