Human form
The temple-specific account describes Hanuman with human facial features, moustache and beard.
Temple Photograph
Photograph Not Published
Shree Bhidbhanjan Hanuman Temple, Vadodara
Harni–Karelibagh, Vadodara, Gujarat
Rare human-faced Hanuman with moustache and beard, right hand raised near the head
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: Bhid means trouble and Bhanjan means destroyer: Hanuman is worshipped here as the remover of troubles.
A Harni shrine known for a distinctive human-form Maruti image and long Mahant stewardship.
Temple Description: The mustached, vermilion-and-gold form and Shravan gatherings make this one of Vadodara’s most distinctive Hanuman traditions.
Historic claims are attributed to temple tradition; current temple-published hours were not found.
Darshan Start Time
Not published by the temple
Directory schedules conflict
Crowd Expectation
Plan extra time
Highest Tue/Sat, Shravan Saturdays and pre-Diwali Chaturdashi
Best Darshan Window
Morning after local confirmation
Use the current published schedule and posted temple notices.
Darshan Options
No advance booking or official booking site published
Current entry and photography rules not published
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Temple-published hours are unavailable. Directories conflict between split schedules ending 8:00, 8:30 or 9:30 PM; the supplied record’s midnight extension is retained only as unverified source data.
Historic claims are attributed to temple tradition; current temple-published hours were not found.
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 Bhidbhanjan Maruti Mandir is located in Harni near the Karelibagh/BSNL Colony area. The supplied map resolves to 22.3389404, 73.2171823.
Temple-specific cultural sources describe a rare human-faced Hanuman with moustache and beard, a raised right hand, golden-painted and sindoor worship elements, a crown, garlands and gada.
The strong Skandpurana, ancient-date, Ghazni-era and divine-visit narratives are retained only as attributed temple tradition, never as absolute established history.
Main Deity and Sacred Forms
Raised right hand
The right hand is held near or over the head; the left is described at the chest.
Adornment
Sources describe gold color, sindoor, a silver crown, pearl garlands and a gada at the left.
Orientation
The supplied record says south-facing, but authoritative independent confirmation was not found.
Name and Meaning
“Bhidbhanjan” is interpreted locally as the destroyer of trouble. “Maruti” is a widely used Maharashtrian and Gujarati name for Hanuman.
Sacred Story and Legend
According to temple tradition, sages troubled by Hiranya sought help from Rama. Hanuman fought for seven days, assumed a vast form and pinned the adversary down; the raised hand signifies acceptance of Rama’s command to remain.
The source also links the place with Trishanku, Vishwamitra, Rama, Krishna and Skandpurana tradition. These devotional claims are not presented as independently verified chronology.
History and Timeline
Attributed early dates
Secondary sources cite 1146 CE construction and 1449 CE renovation; no primary record was found.
Preservation tradition
A local account says the roof form helped the shrine avoid attention during invasion-era danger; this remains tradition.
Ninth generation
Harshadgiri Harmangiri Goswami and Mahendragiri Harmangiri Goswami are named as ninth-generation Mahants.
Current contact
+91 98253 96799 is directory-corroborated, not an official website publication.
Architecture and Temple Layout
Dome-shaped roof tradition
The source preserves a low dome-like roof narrative associated with historical concealment.
Human-form sanctum image
The unusual icon is the best documented temple-specific interior feature.
South-facing source note
The supplied direction is retained as source-recorded, not independently confirmed.
Layout limits
A current authoritative plan, materials survey and full sub-shrine inventory are not published.
Spiritual Importance
Bhidbhanjan worship focuses on courage and release from trouble, especially through oil and sindoor offerings where priests permit.
The raised hand and human features are interpreted through Rama’s command in local tradition, while Shravan Saturdays connect the shrine to Vadodara’s living mela culture.
Special Features and Facts
Human-faced Maruti
Temple-specific cultural sources support the moustache and beard description.
Oil and sindoor
Central source-supported worship materials.
Shravan Saturday mela
A major local gathering retained from the supplied and heritage material.
Absolute claim removed
The “only temple in India” statement is not published as fact.
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
- Vadodara Junction is the main railhead; a temple-specific source estimates roughly 6 km by road
- Use the exact map pin for the final auto, taxi, bus, or walking leg.
By Road
- Karelibagh–Harni road network; private vehicle, auto and taxi access reported
- Harni / Airport Road by road; use exact pin
By Air
- Vadodara Airport is nearby in Harni; check current flights and road routing
- Recheck current flight and onward-road schedules before departure.
Darshan and Aarti Timings
| Service | Days / status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Directory schedule A | Daily | 6:30 AM–12:30 PM and 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Directory schedule B | Daily | Open until about 8:00 PM |
| Source-recorded schedule | Daily; not confirmed current | 6:00 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00–9:30 PM |
| Source-recorded extension | Tuesday and Saturday; not confirmed current | Until midnight |
| 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
Source-recorded abhishekam, shringar, Chalisa, Ramayana, procession and prasad; verify current programme.
Shravan Saturday mela
A major source-supported Harni gathering with traditional special worship.
Chaturdashi before Diwali
The source identifies this as an especially important sadhana day; a Saturday coincidence is held still more auspicious.
Diwali
Source-supported decoration and worship context, especially the preceding Chaturdashi.
Ram Navami
Rama-linked source observance.
Maha Shivaratri
Retained in connection with nearby Motnath Mahadev, not asserted as a confirmed sub-shrine festival.
Navratri
Harni/Vadodara regional context; exact temple programme unverified.
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Gujarat regional context; temple-specific programme unverified.
Tuesday worship
Oil, sindoor, garland and Chalisa practice retained; midnight extension unverified.
Saturday worship
Major Hanuman and Shani-related devotional day; midnight extension unverified.
Daily Worship, Seva and Mantras
Oil and sindoor
The heritage account explicitly connects these offerings with the temple tradition.
Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand
Source-listed devotional recitations, especially Saturdays and Shravan.
Bajrang Baan
Retained as general trouble-removal devotion, not an official published service.
Mahant guidance
Follow the serving Mahants and priests for permitted offerings and current ritual times.
Mantras and Chant Material
Manojavam verse
Mano Javam, Maruda Thulya Vegam, Jithendriyam Buddhi Matham Varishtam, Vatha Atmajam Vanara Yudha Mukhyam, Sree Rama Dootham Sirasa Namami.
Transliteration / meaning: I bow to Rama’s messenger, master of mind and senses, swift as wind, learned son of Vayu and chief of the vanara army.
Bhidbhanjan Mangalam
Bhid Bhanjan, Maruti Mangalam, Sankata Vimochana Mangalam, Sri Rama Bhakta Mangalam, Hanuman Mangalam.
Transliteration / meaning: Auspicious is Bhidbhanjan Maruti, destroyer of troubles, reliever of sorrow, devotee of Rama and Hanuman.
Anjaneya salutation
Anjaneyaaya Sahasa Vayu Vegam, Sankata Moodyam Agnyaana Bhanjakam, Srimad Ramadasa Bandhum Bhavya Rupa Dhaaram, Tasmai Namaami Bhaktaana Aasa Mya Hanumantham.
Transliteration / meaning: I salute swift Hanuman, destroyer of ignorance and trouble, beloved servant of Rama and auspicious support of devotees.
All three supplied transliterations and meanings are retained. They are source-supplied devotional material because a current official temple chant publication was not found.
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
Morning after local confirmation
Weekly pattern
Highest Tue/Sat, Shravan Saturdays and pre-Diwali Chaturdashi
Season and weather
Prefer comfortable daylight hours; carry water and allow extra time in summer or monsoon conditions.
Nearby Sacred Places and Landmarks
Separate long day trip
Statue of Unity / Kevadia
Optional Narmada-region excursion from Vadodara.
Open map →Recommended Sacred Circuit
Bhidbhanjan Hanuman
Begin after confirming current split hours by phone.
Route map →Motnath Mahadev and Harni
Continue through the source-linked Harni sacred setting.
Route map →Laxmi Vilas and Kirti Mandir
Combine the central Gaekwad heritage stops.
Route map →Sursagar or EME Temple
Choose one final city shrine based on time.
Route map →Visitor Information
- Current temple-published hours and aarti are unavailable; multiple directories materially conflict.
- The PIN appears as 390022 in the supplied address and 390018 in one listing; use the exact map pin.
- The source’s south-facing direction is not independently confirmed.
- Treat ancient dates, divine visits, Skandpurana and invasion-era survival as temple tradition, not established historical fact.
- The temple office number is directory-corroborated, not a verified official website contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Temple-published hours are unavailable. Directories conflict between split schedules ending 8:00, 8:30 or 9:30 PM; the supplied record’s midnight extension is retained only as unverified source data.
No advance booking or official booking site 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.
Call the directory-listed temple office before relying on the long source-recorded Tuesday/Saturday hours.
Reference Notes
- Temple-specific Vadodara heritage profile: Open source
- Temple-form and access profile: Open source
- Coordinate cross-check: Open source
- Conflicting current-hours listing: Open source