DN Darshan: Mehandipur Balaji, Rajasthan

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Dausa/ 09 Jan. Mehandipur Balaji is a noted Hindu temple in dausa district of Rajasthan, dedicated to the God Hanuman. The temple is dedicated to Balaji another name for Shree Hanuman Ji. This shrine has three deities who are worshipped: Balaji (Lord Hanuman), Pret Raj (The King of spirits) and Bhairav. This temple is very famous especially in northern part of the country. 

The history

The idol of lord Balaji and Pret raj is over more than 1000 years old. It is believed that it was never created by an artist but self-appeared from Arawali hills. However, the temple around it was built in the 20th century. Since then, the people suffering from evil spirits and black magic or spell get relief when they make their appeal here at the temple to shri Bhairav ji and shri Pret raj sarkar who holds this court and awards punishment to the evil spirits, ghost, goblins etc.

Exorcism

The temple has been known for many years, for exorcism from evil spirits attachments and black magic or spells that attracts many pilgrims and tourists. Thousands of devotees’ visit this temple every day not just to worship, but to get their loved ones relieved of evil spirits and ghosts. Some even say that this holy place is granted with such power that it could turn atheistic to a theist. The person who is suffering from evil spirits get relief by various methods. Saturday and Tuesday are the busiest day in temple as they both are the days of hanumanji. The temple is divided into four large halls, and as you enter, you will be greeted by loud shrieks and screams of those possessed by ghosts or spirits. This is unlike any other regular religious shrines, where you are greeted by chants and loud thudding of bells. 

Time to visit

Timing to visit the temple is up to 9 PM in summer and 8 PM in winter. Festival time like Holi, hanuman Jayanti, Dusshera etc. is being regarded as the most auspicious time to emancipate from the evil spirit.

The rituals

The rituals of this temple are very specific and need to follow in proper sequence without any mistake. Overall the rituals can be divided into three broad parts known as; Durkhasta, Arzi nd Savamani. It is important that you never look backwards after that and then walk out of the area to your bus or car or hotel and get out of the town. The reason for not looking back is that if there are any evil spirits behind you, they will not follow you and you must not eat anywhere in that area after you have done your prayers. You should simply leave and travel out of that town then.