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Salasar ‘DHAM’, located in the Churu district of Rajasthan is a religious destination on the Jaipur- Bikaner Highway. The idol of Hanuman in the Salasar Temple is considered as 'Swayambhu' (self creation) and is a major ‘SHAKTI STHAL’ (place of power).
Salasar Balaji is in the Religious circuit of Ranisati Dadiji Mandir (Jhunjhunu), Khatu ShyamJi (Khatu) & Salasar Balaji. These three important pilgrim centers are close to each other and attract millions of people every year.
Connected by the national high way the 165 km drive from Jaipur takes approximately two and a half hours, with plenty of refreshment stops en route. It is also in close proximity to Sikar (57 km) Lakshmangarh (31 km) Sujangarh (27 km). Mandava and the Simode Fort Resort are two luxury tourist attractions, which are just an hour and a half’s drive from Salasar. |
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SALASAR BALAJI : |
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In the Churu district and 2hrs drive from Fatehpur, the great famous temple of SANKATMOCHAN HANUMAN is situated. Salasar Balaji is situated in the small town called Salasar. The holy temple requires no introduction to Hindus all over the world. It has a trail of devotees that cannot be numbered. The history of this temple dates back to 1811 in a village called Asota, where a farmer while ploughing his field, got stuck by some rock under the earth and when cleared by his wife, emerged an idol of Lord Hanuman. The Thakur of that village dreamt being asked to shift the idol of Salasar for proper religious incarnation. At the same time a devotee worshiper of Lord Hanuman called Mean Das also dreamt about the Lord and was asked to do the same. The idol was thus sent to Salasar with all care and devotion. Transforming the village into the Salasar Dham, initially a hut, the place was later developed gradually into a concrete temple, which now has a large complex. All that the devotees desire is fulfilled by Lord BALAJI, millions of followers from all over the world visit this holy place every year.
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| KHATU SHYAM JI : |
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The legend of this immensely popular Krishna temple can be traced back to the medieval Mahabharat where, Barbareek the son of great Pandav brother Bhim and Nag Kanya (snake princess) displayed his great warrior skills that pleased Lord Shiva who endowed his blessings in the form of Teen Ban (three arrows) and Agni Dev (fire god ) gave him a bow, so that he could conquer all the three worlds. In order to watch the famous war of Mahabharat he sat towards the battle field and in between his tryst with a Lord Krishna in disguise become a vital part of the history and thus the incarnation of KHATU SHAMJI. The lord asked the young Barbareek to sacrifice his head for charity, because otherwise the victory of pandavas would not be possible since he possessed the Teen Bans. The boy maintained his promise of Sheesh Dan as a true Kshatriya but at the same time wished to watch the war and his wish was granted. Later on, his head was buried in Khatu where the king had a dream and was inspired to construct a temple and place the head in a religious manner. Till this date his devotees are blessed by just pronouncing his name from the bottom of their heart with true Samarpan. The devotees from all around the world visit this pilgrimage temple at the time of the mela in the Kartik month. Their devotion and belief simply pours from their conscious belief. The temple today is run by trust and the offerings of the devotees is for the Kripa which the god bestows on his devotees.
Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is situated in district of Sikar in state of Rajasthan, at a distance of 17 km from Ringus.
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