Darshan timings at Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman
| Season | Opens | Darshan | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year (typical) | 6:00 AM | Morning 6:00 AM to approx 12:00 PM | Approx 12:00 PM (midday break) | Open |
| Midday break | Approx 12:00 PM | Sanctum closed for thal / rest | Reopens approx 3:00 to 3:15 PM | Closed |
| All year (typical) | Approx 3:00 PM | Evening darshan to night aarti and close | 9:00 PM | Open |
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How to reach Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman Temple
Salangpur sits in Barwala taluka of Botad district in the Saurashtra region, roughly midway on the Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar axis and reachable by road, rail and air. Most pilgrims arrive by road from Ahmedabad or by train to Botad Junction and finish the last leg by auto or taxi.
| Mode | Point | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Botad Junction (BTD) | Approx 12 km | Nearest railhead; trains connect from Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Vadodara. Auto or taxi covers the last stretch in 20 to 25 minutes. |
| Air | Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) | Approx 82 km | Nearest airport, about 2 hours by road with limited flights. |
| Air | Ahmedabad (SVPI) International | Approx 150 to 160 km | Best-connected airport for most travellers; hire a cab or take a bus onward. |
| Road | Ahmedabad | Approx 153 to 160 km | About 3 to 3.5 hours by car via Bagodara and Barwala; state buses and shared taxis also run. |
| Road | Bhavnagar | Approx 82 km | Roughly 2 hours by road; a common approach from coastal Saurashtra. |
Puja & aarti schedule
- Mangala Aarti (opening aarti of the day)5:30 AM
- Shringar Aarti (Shangar) on Saturdays and Tuesdays7:00 AM
- Rajbhog thal, sanctum curtain closed brieflyApprox 10:30 to 11:00 AM
- Sandhya (evening) Aarti around sunset6:30 to 7:30 PM
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Dress code & temple rules
Dress modestly and traditionally: avoid shorts, sleeveless tops and short dresses; men often wear dhoti or full trousers, women saree or salwar-kameez.
Remove footwear before entering the temple; leave shoes at the designated shoe-stand outside the complex.
Photography of the main idol / inside the sanctum is generally restricted; follow posted signs and staff instructions and never photograph during rituals without permission.
The utara vidhi (ritual against affliction, fear or negative energy) needs prior booking via salangpurhanumanji.org or the temple counter; it is not a walk-in.
Maintain silence and queue discipline near the sanctum, especially on Saturdays and Tuesdays when crowds are heaviest.
Free sattvic meals are served at the temple Bhojanalaya / Annakshetra; take prasad respectfully and avoid outside food inside the shrine.
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Best time to visit & festivals
The temple is busy all year, but the cooler months from October to March are the most comfortable for travel across the Saurashtra plain. Saturdays and Tuesdays, the two days most sacred to Hanuman, draw the largest weekly crowds; time your darshan for a weekday morning if you want a calmer visit.
| Festival | When | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Jayanti | Chaitra Purnima (March to April) | The temple's flagship celebration marking Hanuman's birth, with early Mangala Aarti, Maha Abhishek, processions, 108 Deep Aarti and continuous Hanuman Chalisa. The single biggest gathering of the year. Peak |
| Kali Chaudas / Diwali and Annakut | October to November | Kali Chaudas night is powerfully associated with Hanuman worship here; Diwali and the New Year bring special aarti, thousands of lamps and Maha Prasad. Peak |
| Ram Navami | March to April | Marked with Sundarkand Path recitation and Rama-Hanuman devotion. |
| Guru Purnima | July | Dedication to the sant tradition of the Vadtal Gadi with bhajans and seva. |
| Navratri | September to October | Nine nights of devotion, garba and lamp decoration around the complex. |
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Nearby temples & tirths
Gadhada Swaminarayan Temple
Major Swaminarayan tirth in the same Botad-Bhavnagar belt, closely tied to Swaminarayan history.
Virpur Jalaram Temple
Revered shrine of saint Jalaram Bapa, famous for its free bhojan tradition.
Chotila Chamunda Mata
Hilltop Shakti shrine on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway, a popular Saurashtra stop.
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Where to stay
Most pilgrims stay in the temple's own Yatri Niwas / dharamshala run by the Vadtal Gadi, which can be booked in advance through the official site salangpurhanumanji.org; rooms fill fast on weekends and festival days. The village has a cluster of private guesthouses and lodges around the temple, and larger hotels are available in Botad (approx 12 km) and Bhavnagar (approx 82 km). The temple Bhojanalaya / Annakshetra serves free sattvic meals to devotees, and Annadan Seva donations sponsor these meals during festivals.
Frequently asked questions
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Compiled from public sources including Wikipedia - Hanuman temple, Salangpur · Botad District (Government of Gujarat) - Salangpur Hanumanji Temple · Gujarat Tourism - Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir · Salangpurhanuman.com - Festivals and Celebrations. Timings and seasonal closures change; confirm with the temple trust before travelling.