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Temple History
Know the ancient history of the thousand-year-old Dabhodia Hanuman Temple
Dabhodiya Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman, located in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, India. The unique tradition of anointing grandfather with oil on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti has been going on for years. The history of this temple is also related to the British. Let's take a look at this interesting history.
Know the ancient history of the thousand-year-old Dabhodia Hanuman Temple.
The British also used to pour oil in this Hanuman temple, know this interesting history.
According to the legend, the train used to pass through here during the time of the British. Despite all efforts, the train did not start. The villagers advised the British to stop offering an oil can to Lord Hanuman.
The Miraculous Discovery
Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated across the country today. Today we will tell them about a special temple of Hanuman Dada, which is more than 1000 years old, in Gujarat. The temple of Hanuman ji is located in Dabhoda village of Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. This temple is famous as Dabhoda Hanuman and a statue of self-manifested Hanuman ji is installed in it. Just 20 km from Ahmedabad, this temple is associated with many folk tales and miraculous episodes.
There is a legend about this temple of Dabhoda that Alauddin Khilji invaded Patan during the rule of the Mughals. At that time the king of Patan took shelter in the dense forest of Dabhoda. At that time there was a dense forest of Devgad at this place. Shepherds used to come to the forest of Devgarh to graze the cows of the king. During this, a cow would be released from the herd, stand at a fixed place and anoint the milk and then come back to the herd. This was reported to the king. After which the king, on finding some miracle there, got the excavation done as per the advice of the royal priest. A statue of Hanuman ji is installed in this temple. After the installation of the idol, it came to be known as Dabhodiya Hanuman Temple.
Connection to Mughal Era
There is another legend of the temple, according to which a small Hanuman temple was renovated in the past and a big temple was built. According to a legend, Shri. Jugaldas ji had given blessings that there would never be any cuts or locusts in the border area of Dabhoda village. After which even today there are no cracks or locusts in the border area of Dabhoda village. A large number of devotees visit Dada every Saturday with unwavering faith and devotion
It is believed that during the British rule, the British also bowed their heads here and offered a can of oil to Dada. For years, a box of oil is regularly offered to Hanuman Dada on the day of Kali Chaudas. Even today, an oil canister is offered to the temple of Dabhodia Hanuman ji by the Western Railway Department. Devotees keep a wish in this temple of Dada, on completion of which 350 oil cans are offered in the folk fair of Kali Chaudash. Prasad of pure ghee is offered to grandfather in the temple.
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The Temple Today
Over the centuries, the temple has been renovated and expanded multiple times, yet it has maintained its ancient spiritual essence. Today, it stands as a beautiful shrine that attracts lakhs of devotees annually.
The most remarkable tradition of the temple is the Kali Chaudas fair, held on the day before Diwali. On this auspicious night, devotees from across Gujarat and neighboring states gather to offer oil to Lord Hanuman. It is estimated that over 4000 kilograms of oil is offered during this single night, with the abhishek continuing throughout the night.
The temple complex has been developed with modern facilities while preserving its traditional character. The management has ensured that devotees have access to clean facilities, proper darshan arrangements, and prasad distribution.
"Sankat kate mite sab pira, jo sumire hanumat balbeera"
All obstacles are removed and all pain is eliminated for those who remember the mighty Hanuman.
~1000 AD
Connection to Mughal Era
Swayambhu idol revealed through the miracle of cow Tildi
Medieval
Patan Patronage
Kings of Patan contribute to temple maintenance and protection
Present
Popular Pilgrimage
Famous for its Kali Chaudas fair, attracting lakhs of devotees every year
~1299-1304
Khilji Era
Temple survives through the turbulent invasions of Alauddin Khilji
Modern Era
Renovation
Temple renovated with modern facilities while preserving traditions