Prachin Hanuman Mandir

The city of Delhi was the seat of power for many dynasties. There are legendary stories of Hindu resistance against repeated Muslim invasions by the Rajput King, Prithviraj Chauhan. Several temples built by Tomars and Chauhans in that era, were pulled down by the conquering Mulims and their stones reutilised mainly in the construction of the Auwwat-ul-Islam mosque at Lal Kot, in the Qutb complex. Unlike the other Hindu Temples, where symbol above the spire is more commonly an Om or Sun sign, Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place has a crescent moon symbol in the vimana. It is believed that this might be the reason why Mughals did not destroy the temple. The idol in the temple is of God Hanuman and according to the priests here, Hanuman Bhagwan represents here in the form of a balak. That’s why this temple also being called as Bala Hanuman Temple. Bhagwan Haunman here facing towards south direction and one can see only one eye of Shri Bala hanuman. As seen inside the temple, Bhagwan Bala Hanuman carries the Gada in the left hand with the right hand rests over his chest as in prayer to the adjacent idol of lord Rama, Lakshmana and Mata Sita. It is believed that Sriman Narayan  who had taken the avatar  as Lord Rama had shown the governance through dharma  to the world and left for Vaikuntha . All the characters of Ramayana had left for Vaikuntha, but Bhagwan Hanuman remained here with us in this world, to spread the Ramaraj and dharma. After that, he had seen Sriman Narayan in the next Yuga as Lord Krishna avatar and his help was sought for re-establishment of dharma. It is believed with the Gada in his hand Bhagwan Hanuman destroy all the evils. Prachin Hanuman Mandir is located on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi. A number of state emporiums are located near the temple. Hanuman Mandir is situated at the Baba Kharak Singh Marg  near Connaught Place. One of the oldest Hanuman temples in the country, it was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the year 1724. This small but elegant temple located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Connaught Place was built in 1724. It is very popular among the devotees of Lord Hanuman. 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. Sri Hanuman, the good companion of Sri Rama is being worshiped here in his temple in Delhi. Ancient Hanuman Mandir entrance door or the Dwar is embossed with the depiction of the entire Ramayana. Ceiling of the main mandap of the temple sports paintings of scenes from Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas.