Salasar Balaji, Hindu temple in Churu district, India.
Salasar Balaji is a Hindu temple in Churu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan, housing a self-manifested figure of Lord Hanuman. The facade shows elaborate carvings and colored paint, while the inner courtyard provides space for hundreds of visitors at once.
A farmer from the village of Asota discovered the figure in the 20th century while plowing his field. After this discovery, the community first built a small shrine, which expanded over time into the present-day temple.
During the months of Chaitra and Ashwin, thousands arrive here to offer flowers and sweets. Devotees walk around the shrine and sing prayers together as the whole village turns into a place of worship.
The site lies on the highway between Jaipur and Bikaner, not far from Sujangarh, and opens from early morning until evening. Those who wish to stay overnight will find basic lodging nearby, especially popular during festival times.
Many visitors bring Bajra Churma, a dish made from coarse flour, which the farmer once offered to the discovered figure. This custom is seen as a sign of gratitude and is still considered a particularly effective offering today.
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