Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Mandir, Salangpur
શ્રી કષ્ટભંજન દેવ હનુમાનજી મંદિર • સાળંગપુર યાત્રી માર્ગદર્શિકા ૨૦૨૬
Published by King of Salangpur Devotee Guide • https://kingofsalangpur.com
1. Sacred History & Significance
In Vikram Samvat 1905 (Ashwin Vad Pancham), Sadguru Gopalanand Swami installed the miraculous idol of Lord Hanumanji as Kashtabhanjan Dev (the remover of distress and sorrow) on the sacred lands of Vagha Khachar in Salangpur, Gujarat. Upon touching the sacred idol with his stick, divine energy infused the murti, liberating millions of devotees from negative planetary influences (Shani Panvati), illness, and mental torment.
2. Daily Aarti & Darshan Schedule
| Aarti / Ritual | Timing (IST) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mangala Aarti | 05:30 AM | Opens at 05:00 AM on Tuesdays & Saturdays |
| Shringar Aarti | 07:00 AM | Grand floral and royal crown adornment darshan |
| Rajbhog & Thal | 10:30 AM | Sanctum closes briefly (10:45 - 11:15 AM) for offering |
| Afternoon Rest | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Sanctum gates closed; temple campus remains open |
| Sandhya Aarti | 07:00 PM | Evening oil lamps and devotional chanting |
| 3D Laser Light Show | 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Illuminating the 54ft King of Salangpur monument plaza |
| Shayan Aarti | 09:00 PM | Night darshan ends; gates close at 09:30 PM |
3. The 54-Foot King of Salangpur Monument
4. Suvarna Bhojanalay (Free Mahaprasad)
The multi-story air-conditioned Suvarna Bhojanalay serves sanctified sattvic Gujarati Mahaprasad free of cost to thousands of devotees every day:
- Lunch Mahaprasad: 11:00 AM to 02:30 PM (Daily)
- Dinner Mahaprasad: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM (Daily)
- Menu: Pure Gujarati vegetarian (Roti/Puri, Dal-Bhat, Shaak, Kathiyawadi Farsan, and Sweet Sukhdi/Laddoo).
- Dining Etiquette: Shoes must be placed in outer racks; food wastage is strictly prohibited.
5. Yatri Nivas & Room Booking Guidelines
Fraud Prevention Alert: No Online Room Booking!
Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Mandir Trust does NOT accept advance online room bookings or payments via UPI/QR code. All 1,000+ AC and non-AC rooms are allotted strictly on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis upon physical arrival at the Central Yatri Nivas counter on temple premises.
- Check-in Requirement: Original Government ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport) required for all adult guests.
- Donation Tariff: Standard non-AC rooms ₹300 - ₹500; AC family rooms ₹800 - ₹1,500 per 24 hours.
6. How to Reach Salangpur Dham
Route via NH47 $\rightarrow$ Bagodara $\rightarrow$ Dhandhuka $\rightarrow$ Barwala $\rightarrow$ Salangpur. Regular GSRTC Express buses run from Geeta Mandir Central Bus Station (approx. 3.5 hours).
Botad Junction (BTD) is the nearest railway station with 24/7 direct auto-rickshaws, shared taxis, and buses directly to Salangpur Mandir entrance (15 mins drive).