Pracheen Hanuman Mandir (Delhi)

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  Chandra Mohan Sharma (guest)

  Hanuman Mandir is situated at the Baba Kharak Singh Marg (road) near Connaught Place. One of the oldest Hanuman temples in the country, it was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the year 1724. However, since the time of its construction, the Lord Hanuman Temple of New Delhi has undergone many restorations. One of the highlights of the temple is the 24-hour chanting of the mantra 'Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram', since August 1, 1964. This continuous chanting has even secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. The idol in the Delhi Hanuman Mandir represents the Lord in a very young age, that of a Balak (young child). The idol faces south and is known as the Bala Hanuman. In the left hand of the Lord Hanuman idol is a Gada (a weapon) and the right hand rests over his chest as in prayer. The main Dwar (gate) of the Hanuman Mandir is adorned with embossed artwork that depicts the great epic "Ramayana" completely. The temple was rebuilt and renovated during the late seventies. Apart from being considered as a sacred place, the temple is also known for 'mehendi' work done on the hands of ladies outside the temple. Lord Hanuman Temple of Delhi gains a special significance every Tuesday, when it is thronged by thousands of devotees.

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  Chandra Mohan Sharma (guest)

  Deities: Lord Hanuman Location: Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi Constructed By: Maharaja Jai Singh Built in: 1724 Also known as: Anjaneya Temple This small but elegant temple located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg(old Irwin Road) about 250m southwest of near Connaught Place was built in 1724. It is very popular among the devotees of Lord Hanuman. This temple is of little architectural importance. The residents of Delhi are, however, particularly devoted to it. The original temple appears to have been constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh about the same times as the Jantar -Mantar, but has undergone large scale renewals since then.The 24-hour chanting of the mantra ‘Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram’, since August 1, 1964, has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records. The idol in the Delhi Hanuman Mandir represents the Lord in a very young age, that of a Balak (young child). The idol faces south and is known as the Bala Hanuman. In the left hand of the Lord Hanuman idol is a Gada (a weapon) and the right hand rests over his chest as in prayer. The main Dwar (gate) of the Hanuman Mandir is adorned with embossed artwork that depicts the great epic “Ramayana” completely. The temple was rebuilt and renovated during the late seventies. Apart from being considered as a sacred place, the temple is also known for ‘mehendi’ work done on the hands of ladies outside the temple. Lord Hanuman Temple of Delhi gains a special significance every Tuesday, when it is thronged by thousands of devotees.Surrounded by lac (plastic) bangle and religious offering stalls, and women touting mehndi (temporary henna tattoos), it is extremely popular and always busy. It is even more hectic on Tuesday when there is a market and during festivals when devotees dressed as Hanuman leap and jump around the place.

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  Prof Ravi. M. Saxena (guest)

  for me,visiting Delhi means visiting Dada Hanuman Jee Aanjney Holy Temple at conought place.Jai Veer Hanuman!!! Prof Ravi Mohan Saxena, saxenaravi69@gmail.com

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