Salasar Balaji — in Churu district, Rajasthan. Hanuman temple. Established 1754 CE. Bearded-mustached Hanuman.
Special: only Hanuman temple where Balaji has beard-mustache. Idol self-manifested in field.
✦ Mythology
1754 CE: farmer in Nagaur found idol while plowing field.
Mohandas (Salasar saint) recognized.
Brought to Salasar.
Temple established.
Hanuman appeared in Mohandas's dream with beard-mustache form.
Hence unique form.
✦ Unique Features
Bearded-mustached Hanuman.
Gold crown.
Silver canopy.
Daily shringar.
Chola-vastra.
Sitting pose idol.
✦ Darshan & Fairs
5 AM — 10 PM.
Chaitra Purnima Mela (Hanuman Jayanti): April.
Ashwin Purnima Mela: October.
Sarva: free. Gold canopy: ₹100.
5 daily aartis.
Sawamani (125 kg boondi) seva.
✦ Access
Jaipur 175 km.
Churu 60 km.
Sikar 60 km.
Rail: Salasar halt (5 km).
Airport: Jaipur.
Delhi 320 km.
Hotels-dharmashalas nearby.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why beard-mustache?▼
Hanuman appeared in Mohandas's dream in this form. Faith-based unique form.
Mehendipur vs Salasar?▼
Mehendipur: ghost removal. Salasar: all-wish fulfillment. Both Rajasthan.
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