Hanuman form
Devotees regard the image as swayambhu; exact cardinal orientation is not publicly documented.
Temple Photograph
Photograph Not Published
Camp Hanuman Temple, Shahibaug
Ahmedabad Cantonment, Shahibaug, Gujarat
Lord Hanuman, revered by devotees as a self-manifested form within Ahmedabad Cantonment
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: Camp Hanuman combines urban devotion with a long military-cantonment setting and carefully controlled access.
A prominent Ahmedabad Hanuman shrine administered by Shree Hanumanji Mandir Camp Trust.
Temple Description: Devotion begins at the cantonment gate: respectful security compliance is part of the visit experience.
Current map hours are directory-reported; call and recheck security instructions before arrival.
Darshan Start Time
6:00 AM
Directory schedule; possible afternoon closure
Crowd Expectation
Plan extra time
Highest on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti
Best Darshan Window
Early morning on a non-peak day
Use the current published schedule and posted temple notices.
Darshan Options
No advance darshan booking published
Visitors report photo ID and strict bag/mobile controls
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Current map listings show 6:00 AM–9:00 PM, extended to 11:00 PM Tuesday and Saturday; other sources report an afternoon closure. Call before visiting.
Current map hours are directory-reported; call and recheck security instructions before arrival.
Exact identity
Temple-specific locality and map pin
Own source
Latest supplied DOCX retained
Current checks
Operational conflicts clearly labeled
Sacred time
Daily sun and moon calculations
Visit ready
Compact access and route planning
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Shree Camp Hanumanji Mandir stands within Ahmedabad Cantonment near Airport Road. Gujarat Police’s restricted-drone-site document and the supplied map resolve the exact location.
The shrine is managed by Shree Hanumanji Mandir Camp Trust. Its military setting does not make the Cantonment Board the temple operator, but cantonment security controls the approach.
The source’s Pandit Gajanan Prasad association, British-era wasp miracle, festivals and Ahmedabad route are retained with devotional traditions clearly attributed.
Main Deity and Sacred Forms
Cantonment setting
The shrine’s identity is inseparable from the military land and gate approach.
Trust administration
Shree Hanumanji Mandir Camp Trust is the managing body.
Weekly devotion
Tuesday and Saturday are the most heavily attended Hanuman worship days.
Name and Meaning
“Camp Hanuman” reflects the temple’s location in the historic military camp or cantonment at Shahibaug, not a temporary shrine.
Sacred Story and Legend
Local temple tradition says British authorities once attempted to shift the shrine but a swarm of wasps disrupted the effort, after which it remained in place. This is preserved as a local miracle tradition, not documented military history.
The supplied source associates the shrine with Pandit Gajanan Prasad and describes a history of roughly 100–250 years; a precise primary-source foundation year was not found.
History and Timeline
Local lineage
The source traditionally associates the shrine with Pandit Gajanan Prasad.
Cantonment continuity
The temple remained within the defence-estate setting as Ahmedabad grew around Shahibaug.
2024 lease reporting
Reporting citing trust and cantonment officials says the surrounding lease was renewed for thirty years.
Current management
The Camp Trust manages the shrine; security and land controls remain cantonment matters.
Architecture and Temple Layout
Secure approach
Visitors enter from the Airport Road cantonment gate before reaching the shrine.
Temple layout
A current authoritative architectural plan is not publicly documented.
Orientation
Source direction notes conflict and are not repeated as confirmed cardinal facts.
Restricted airspace context
Gujarat Police lists the location in a red/restricted drone-site document.
Spiritual Importance
Camp Hanuman is revered as a protector shrine whose military surroundings reinforce themes of strength, duty and vigilance.
The wasp story and swayambhu belief are part of the temple’s living devotional memory, while public operational facts are kept separate.
Special Features and Facts
Military access
A security-controlled walk distinguishes this visit from an ordinary roadside temple.
Trust identity
Shree Hanumanji Mandir Camp Trust is distinct from the Cantonment Board.
Current contact
+91 79 2286 7951 is consistently listed for the temple.
Security-first planning
ID, bag, mobile, photography and vehicle restrictions must be rechecked before arrival.
Quick Decision
Devotees and heritage visitors
Use the exact map pin and read the temple-specific access note before travel.
Allow 45–75 minutes
Add time on Tuesdays, Saturdays, festival days, or where security and forest controls apply.
Morning or early evening
Choose daylight and a published opening window; avoid relying on unverified ritual times.
Verify changing operations
Check locally for festival hours, transport controls, photography, and accessibility.
Darshan Process
Arrive prepared
Use the exact map pin and follow site-specific entry, footwear, security, or forest rules.
Enter respectfully
Leave footwear where directed and keep offerings simple unless the temple publishes another practice.
Take darshan
Keep the queue moving, observe local worship, and follow instructions near the sanctum.
Complete calmly
Receive prasad if offered, use the approved exit, and continue to the compact circuit only if time permits.
How to Reach
Use the exact map pin and choose the approach that best fits your journey.
By Rail
- Asarva is geographically closer; Ahmedabad Junction is the main long-distance railhead
- Use the exact map pin for the final auto, taxi, bus, or walking leg.
By Road
- Airport Road to the cantonment gate; private vehicles generally remain outside
- Cantonment gate, security check and walking approach
By Air
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Hansol
- Recheck current flight and onward-road schedules before departure.
Darshan and Aarti Timings
| Service | Days / status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| General listing | Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | 6:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Extended listing | Tuesday and Saturday | 6:00 AM–11:00 PM |
| Possible afternoon closure | Reported by other current sources | Often around noon–3:00 PM; confirm |
| Aarti schedule | Temple-published current schedule | Not published by the temple |
Current public hours are separated from source-recorded ritual details wherever the temple does not publish a shrine-specific timetable.
Festivals and Important Days
Hanuman Jayanti
The source’s principal annual Hanuman festival with heavy attendance.
Ram Navami
Rama-focused worship retained from the source.
Diwali
Source-supported festival observance; current programme should be confirmed.
Dussehra
Source-supported annual observance in the Ahmedabad context.
Tuesday worship
Extended directory hours and larger crowds are reported.
Saturday worship
A principal Hanuman worship day with extended directory hours.
Daily Worship, Seva and Mantras
Morning darshan
Arrive early to reduce gate and queue delays.
Evening worship
Use the current closing listing only after confirming any afternoon break.
Tuesday and Saturday
Expect heavier attendance and stricter crowd movement.
Security compliance
Follow all instructions on bags, phones, photography and movement within the cantonment.
Mantras and Chant Material
General Hanuman Moola Mantra
Om Hanumate Namah
Transliteration / meaning: Salutations to Lord Hanuman.
The supplied document had no complete mantra section; this standard Hanuman invocation is labeled as general devotional practice, not an official Camp Trust chant.
Offerings and Prasad
Simple offerings
Flowers, fruit, coconut, or sweets only where locally accepted.
Hanuman worship
Sindoor, jasmine oil, or a garland only where temple staff permit them.
Prasad
Temple-published prasad arrangements were not found; accept only what is distributed on site.
Best Time to Visit
Daily window
Early morning on a non-peak day
Weekly pattern
Highest on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti
Season and weather
Prefer comfortable daylight hours; carry water and allow extra time in summer or monsoon conditions.
Nearby Sacred Places and Landmarks
About 3 km in the source route
Sabarmati Ashram
A national heritage landmark on the Sabarmati, distinct from the temple’s sacred worship.
Open map →
About 2–3 km from the prior stop
Sabarmati Riverfront
A public riverside landmark for a short city stop.
Open map →
About 4–5 km in the source route
Hutheesing Jain Temple
A marble Jain temple dedicated to Dharmanatha.
Open map →
About 4–5 km from the prior stop
Siddhivinayak Temple, Ahmedabad
A Ganesha darshan stop in the supplied Ahmedabad circuit.
Open map →Recommended Sacred Circuit
Camp Hanuman
Complete the cantonment security process and darshan first.
Route map →Sabarmati Ashram
Continue to the national heritage landmark after leaving the secure zone.
Route map →Sabarmati Riverfront
Keep this as a compact city pause rather than repeating full nearby details.
Route map →Hutheesing and Siddhivinayak
Finish with the source-listed Jain and Ganesha stops.
Route map →Visitor Information
- Recent visitors consistently report a government photo-ID check, but the official acceptable-ID list and foreign-visitor procedure are not publicly documented.
- Travel light. Visitors report bags, purses and luggage must remain outside and mobile/photography use is restricted in the military area.
- Private vehicles generally remain outside the cantonment gate; plan to walk approximately 0.5–1 km.
- Golf-cart or battery assistance for elderly or disabled visitors is reported, not guaranteed; confirm at the gate.
- Do not fly a drone: Gujarat Police lists the site in restricted/red-zone material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current map listings show 6:00 AM–9:00 PM, extended to 11:00 PM Tuesday and Saturday; other sources report an afternoon closure. Call before visiting.
No advance darshan booking published
Use the exact same-temple map button on this page; coordinates also drive the daily sacred timings.
Recorded tradition is clearly attributed. Facts not supported by a current primary or temple-specific source are labeled as tradition or not publicly documented.
Carry government photo ID, travel light and be prepared to leave private vehicles outside.
Reference Notes
- Temple website: Open source
- Gujarat Police restricted-site coordinates: Open source
- Current Waze hours listing: Open source
- Trust and court reporting: Open source
- Cantonment lease reporting: Open source
- Ahmedabad district travel guidance: Open source