Shri Balahanuman / Anjaneya Sankirtan Mandir, Jamnagar

Gujarat, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar

On the banks of Lakota Lake, among the perennial echoes of the chants of Lord Ram, stands the sublime temple of Bal Hanuman. The temple was built in 1963-64 by Shri Prembhukshuji Maharaj. The temple is mentioned in Guinness Book of world records for continuous 24-hours chanting of the "Ram Naam", since August 1, 1964.

Legend

The temple was built by Shri Prembhukshuji Maharaj to propagate the divinity of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram.

Architecture

The Anjaneya temple is simple in its architecture. White pillars and open arches form the exterior with a dome at its top. The huge hall inside that the deities of Gods around its circumference leaving the centre area vacant for devotees to sit and pray.

Picture Courtesy : www.shribalahanuman.org

Darsan Info

Temple Timings : 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to wear clean and conservative attire

Famous Festival

April - Hanuman Jayanthi, Ram Navami

Culture

Jamnagar is famous for its oil refineries. Reliance Industries, has established the world's largest oil refinery near the village of Moti Khavdi in Jamnagar district. The Essar Oil refinery is located in the nearby town of Vadinar. It is also known for its four marble Jain temples.