Mehandipur Balaji Temple

The Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located on the border of the Karauli and Dausa districts in the state of Rajasthan and is dedicated to the deity Lord Hanuman Ji. The special thing about this temple is that here Hanuman ji is worshipped in his childhood form. The belief of this temple is that ghosts run away from coming here and Hanuman Ji fulfils every wish of the devotees. At the same time, to remove the evil spirit from the body, people tie themselves on the railing outside the temple and you can see the pandits here chanting mantras and removing ghosts using the holy water coming out of the idol of Balaji. Because of all these things, many strict rules have been made in this temple. If you want to visit this temple, then you will have to eat vegetarian food for a week. Along with this, you cannot eat bring back or distribute the Prasad found in the temple. You have to throw the Prasad there and move away from it without looking back. Built around the 11th century, the temple originally stood in a forest, which later developed into a small village. Today, the temple is situated between two small hills. The idol of Lord Hanuman (Balaji) is naturally formed from the stones of the hill and the rest of the temple was built around it.

How to Reach Mehandipur Balaji Temple

The Mehandipur Balaji Temple can be easily reached by taking the different modes of transportation. Some frequently used modes are given below

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Bandikui Junction, about 36 kilometres from the temple. Bandikui is well-connected to major cities like Jaipur, Delhi and Agra. From the railway station, you can take a taxi or local transport to reach the temple in about 1 hour.

By Air

The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, located about 110 kilometers away. From Jaipur, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mehandipur Balaji, which takes about 2.5 to 3 hours by road.

By Road

Mehandipur Balaji Temple is well connected by road. From Jaipur: About 110 km, takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. From Delhi: About 260 km, takes around 5 to 6 hours. From Agra: About 130 km, takes around 3 hours. Regular state transport buses and private buses operate from nearby cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Agra and Alwar to Mehandipur Balaji Temple.

Best Time to Visit Rajasthan Mehandipur Balaji Temple

There is no better time to visit this temple. But it is suggested to visit this temple in the winter season to get protected from the heat of Rajasthan. If you are suffering from any black magic things, then you can visit this temple any time.