Salasar Bala Ji

Salasar, Salasar, Churu, Rajasthan

Salasar Balaji is a religious place for the devotees of Lord Hanuman. It is situated in Churu district of Rajasthan. Salasar Dham attracts innumerable Indian worshipers throughout the year. On Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima large fairs are organized every year where more than 6 to 7 lakhs of people assemble here to pay their homage to the deity. Hanuman Sewa Samiti looks after the management of the Temple and the fairs. There are many Dharamshalas to stay and restaurants to eat. The temple of Sri Hanuman is situated right in the middle of the Salasar town.

Salasar town is a part of district Churu in Rajasthan and it is situated on the Jaipur - Bikaner highway. It is at a distance of 57 kilometers from Sikar, 24 kilometers from Sujangarh and 30 kilometers from Laxmangarh. Salasar town lies under the jurisdiction of the Sujangarh Panchayat Samiti and is well connected with Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner by regular bus service run by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Committee. Indian Airlines and Jet Air fly to Jaipur, from where Salasar is 3.5 hours drive via a taxi or a bus. Sujangarh, Sikar, Didwana, Jaipur and Ratangarh are the nearest railheads for Salasar Balaji. This city is about 170 kilometers from the city of Pilani that hosts the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. The road from Delhi to Bold textPilani is very good and Balaji is often accessed via that route by people approaching from the direction of Delhi.

On Saturday, Shravan Shukla-Navami -Samvat 1811, a miracle happened. A Ginthala-Jat farmer of village Asota in district Nagaur of Rajasthan was ploughing his field. All of a sudden the plough was hit by some stony thing and a resonating sound was created. He dug up the soil of that place and found two idols covered with sand. His wife reached there with his lunch packet. The farmer showed the idol to his wife. She cleaned up the idol with her sari (dress). The idol was that of Balaji Lord Sri Hanuman. They bowed their heads with devotion and worshipped Lord Balaji. This news of the appearance of Lord Balaji spread in the village Asota immediately. The Thakur of Asota also heard the news. Balaji ordered him in his dream to send the idol to Salasar in the Churu district. Same night a devotee of Lord Hanuman, Mohan Dasji Maharaj of Salasar saw Lord Hanuman or Balaji in his dreams as well. Lord Balaji told him about the idol of Asota. He immediately sent a message to the Thakur of Asota. The Thakur was surprised to discover that Mohandasji knew minor details without coming to Asota. Certainly, it was all happening by the grace of the Almighty Lord Balaji. The idol was sent to Salasar and consecrated at the place known as Salasar Dham today.Another idol was established in PABOLAM(BHARATGARH) 25 KM away from this place. At PABOLAM ceremonies were made in the morning and at SALASAR in the evening on the same day.

Places Of Interests

Dhunia of Mohandas ji is the place where the holy fire lit by the great Lord Hanuman devotee Mohandas ji is still burning. Hindu devotees and pilgrims take holy ashes from here. Sri Mohan Mandir is situated very close to the Balaji temple and it is popular because the footprints of Mohandasji and Kanidadi are found there. This place is supposed to be the Samadhi-Sthal of both these holy devotees. A continuous paath of the Ramayan has been taking place here for the last eight years. In the temple premises of Lord Balaji, Akhand Hari Kirtan or the continuous chanting of the Rama name has been continuing for the last 20 years. Temple of Anjani Mata is situated two kilometers away from Salasar Dham towards Laxmangarh. Anjani Mata was the mother of Lord Hanuman or Balaji. Gudavadi Shyam temple is also within a kilometer of the Salasar Dham. Two bullock carts from the times of Mohan Dasji are placed here within the Balaji Mandir premises. Shayanan Mata Mandir, which is situated about 15 km from here on a unique hillock in the desert area is supposed to be about 1100 years old and is worth visiting too.

The festival of Sri Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima every year. Lacs of devotees arrive here on the occasion of Sri Hanuman Jayanti from every corner of India. Fairs are organized on Ashvin Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima and devotees turn out in huge numbers for these fairs too. Fairs on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima are also as attractive as the rest of the fairs. Free food, sweets and drinks are distributed on these occasions.

Fastivals

The temple of Salasar Balaji was initially as small as a hut. Faith, Belief, Miracles and many a "Mannat" (Wish) fulfillments, have made Salasar Dham a "Shakti Sthal" (A Place of Power) and has become a must visit pilgrimage for all Hanuman Bhakts (Devotees).

Around the temple

->Dhunia of Mohandasji:
The holy fire lit by Bhakt Mohandasji is still burning. The devotees take holy ashes called "Vibhuti" from here.
->Sri Mohan Mandir:
Near the Balaji temple is the footprint of Mohandasji and Kanidadi. This is the Samadhi Sthal of both the devotees. The Holy Ramayana is being continuously read here since the last eight years.
->Akhand Hari Kirtan:
In the temple premises of Lord Balaji. Akhand Hari Kirtan (Chanting of the name of Rama) is also continuing from the twenty years.
->Temple of Anjani Mata:
Anjani Mata is the mother of Hanumanji (Balaji). Her Holy temple, also believed to be the home of Balaji is situated one kilometer from the main Salasar Dham Temple on the Lakshmangarh - Salasar Road.
->Gudavadi Shyam temple:
This temple is one kilometer from the main Salasar Dham Temple.


Festivals:


Sri Hanuman Jayanti:
Chaitra Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima - Lacs of devotees arrive here on Sri Hanuman Jayanti from every corner of the country.



Other Fairs

->Ashwin Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima:-
Lacs of devotees use to come in this fair too.
->Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima :-
This fair is as attractive as the rest fairs. Free food and sweet drinks are distributed to all.

How to Reach

One can either land at Delhi or Jaipur from any part of the country by Rail / Road / Air and from there, one can reach Salasar Balaji.
Location:

Salasar is in district Churu (Rajasthan) Situated at Jaipur - Bikaner highway. 57 kilometres from Sikar and 24 kilometers from Sujangarh. Salasar is in Sujangarh Panchayat Samity.

Air: Indian Airlines and Jet Air are having flights up to Jaipur, from where it is 3.5 hours drive in Taxi or Bus.

Road: From Delhi:

1> New Delhi -> Gurgaon -> Rewari -> Narnaul -> Chidawa -> Jhunjhunu -> Mukundgarh -> Laxmangarh -> SalsarBalaji (318 Kms) (You will be leaving NH-8 from Rewari road from rewari to jhunjhunu are worst)(Shortest route)

2> New Delhi -> Gurgaon -> Behror -> Narnaul -> Chidawa -> Jhunjhunu -> Mukundgarh -> Laxmangarh -> SalsarBalaji (335 Kms) (You will be leaving NH-8 from Behror better then above route but roads from Behror-chidawa-jhunjhunu are worst )

3> New Delhi -> Gurgaon -> Behror -> Kotputli -> Neemkathana -> Udaipurwati -> Sikar -> SalsarBalaji (335 Kms) (You will be leaving NH-8 from Kotputli)

4> New Delhi -> Gurgaon -> Behror -> Kotputli -> Shahpura -> Ajeetgarh -> Samod -> Chomun -> Sikar -> SalsarBalaji (392 Kms) (You will be leaving NH-8 from Shahpura) also called as Samod road route

5> New Delhi -> Gurgaon -> Behror -> Kotputli -> Shahpura -> Chandwaji -> Chomun -> Sikar -> SalsarBalaji (399 Kms) (You will be leaving NH-8 from Shahpura) also called as Chandwaji road route. Although long but for almost 225Kms u will be driving on NH8 a very comfortable drive expressway.

6> New Delhi -> Bahadurgarh -> Jhajjhar -> Charkhidadri -> Loharu -> Chidawa -> Jhunjhunu -> Mukundgarh -> Laxmangarh -> SalsarBalaji (302 Kms) New route less known to devotees

7> New Delhi -> Rohtak -> Hissar -> Rajgarh -> Churu -> Fatehpur -> SalsarBalaji (382 Kms)

From Jaipur:

1> Jaipur -> Chomun -> Sikar -> Salasar

Rail:

Siker, Jaipur nearest Rail head to Salasar Balaji.

From Delhi - Jaipur:

Dee Porbndr Exp (9264) , AlaHazrat Exp (4311), BeBhuj Exp (4321), Mfp Pbr Express (9270), Uttaranchal Exp (9566), Garib Nawaj Exp (5715), Dli Jsm Express (4059),

Hw Adi Mail (9106), Jammu Aii Exp (2414), Ashram Express (2916), Mandor Express (2461), Rajsthn S Krant (2463), Dee Jp Sf Spl (0232), Dee Bdts G Rath (2215),

Ajmer Shtbdi (2015), Adi Sj Rajdhani (2958)

Air Routes:

There are many flights available from delhi to jaipur and can be searched.