VS 1905 consecration
The date is correctly labelled Vikram Samvat, not CE.
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Kashtbhanjandev Hanumanji Mandir, Salangpur
Salangpur, Botad, Gujarat
Hanuman · Historic sanctum murti of Kashtbhanjandev Hanuman
Meaning / Spiritual Importance:
“Kashtbhanjan” is a devotional title describing Hanuman as the remover of distress. It is presented as spiritual meaning rather than a promise of cure or guaranteed relief.
A Vadtal Gadi Hanuman shrine centred on the historic Kashtbhanjandev murti consecrated in Vikram Samvat 1905, distinct from the later outdoor statue.
Temple Description: Shree Kashtbhanjandev Hanumanji Mandir is at Salangpur in Botad district, Gujarat and is managed within the Vadtal Gadi tradition.
Source: official Kashtbhanjandev darshan-timings page.
Darshan Start Time
Verification Pending
5:30 or 5:45 AM schedule; published closure bands apply
Crowd Expectation
Temple-specific guidance
Tuesday, Saturday, Poonam and Hanuman festival observances can be busy.
Best Darshan Window
Standard weekdays
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday use the 5:45 AM Shringar schedule.
Darshan Options
Day-specific aarti · Scheduled closures
The official temple publishes a day-specific morning schedule and several darshan closure bands.
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Use the official day-specific timing page and check festival changes.
Source: official Kashtbhanjandev darshan-timings page.
Temple Identity
Historic sanctum murti of Kashtbhanjandev Hanuman. Salangpur, Botad, Gujarat.
Sacred Importance
Devotees approach Kashtbhanjandev through Hanuman worship, aarti, yagna and offering traditions.
Historic Importance
Gopalanand Swami’s role and the official consecration record anchor the temple’s history within the Swaminarayan Vadtal tradition.
Pilgrimage Importance
Most initial stops are within the wider temple complex; Gadhada is a separate road extension.
VS 1905 consecration
The date is correctly labelled Vikram Samvat, not CE.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Shree Kashtbhanjandev Hanumanji Mandir is at Salangpur in Botad district, Gujarat and is managed within the Vadtal Gadi tradition.
The historic sanctum murti is the primary devotional focus. It must not be confused with the separate 54-foot outdoor “King of Salangpur” statue unveiled in April 2023.
Main Hanuman Form and Idol Features
Official history credits Gopalanand Swami with designing the murti, Kanji Mistri with sculpting it and Gopalanand Swami with performing the consecration.
A popular devotional tradition associates the figure beneath Hanuman with Shani in an assumed female form; no guaranteed astrological result is claimed.
Meaning of Kashtbhanjan
“Kashtbhanjan” is a devotional title describing Hanuman as the remover of distress. It is presented as spiritual meaning rather than a promise of cure or guaranteed relief.
Consecration Tradition
The official temple history places consecration on Aso Vad Pancham in Vikram Samvat 1905, commonly associated with 1848 CE.
The Vikram Samvat year is always labelled; it is never misrepresented as 1905 CE.
Historical Importance
Gopalanand Swami’s role and the official consecration record anchor the temple’s history within the Swaminarayan Vadtal tradition.
The later monumental statue belongs to the modern site history and remains distinct from the historic sanctum murti.
Temple Complex and Sacred Features
The complex includes the historic temple, a later outdoor monumental statue and several same-site devotional landmarks.
An unverified east-facing entrance claim and advice to collect or drink sacred-well water are omitted.
Spiritual Importance
Devotees approach Kashtbhanjandev through Hanuman worship, aarti, yagna and offering traditions.
Shani, cure, protection and planetary-outcome claims are framed as devotional tradition or omitted, never guaranteed.
Special Features
Historic sanctum murti
The central deity is distinct from the outdoor monumental statue.
Day-specific aarti
Tuesday, Saturday and Poonam have a different morning sequence.
Vadtal Gadi administration
The temple is managed within the Swaminarayan Vadtal tradition.
Quick Decision
Best fit
Hanuman devotees and visitors interested in the Vadtal tradition and Kashtbhanjandev history.
Time needed
Plan around the midday and evening darshan closures.
Crowd pattern
Tuesday, Saturday, Poonam and Hanuman festival observances can be busy.
Main caution
Do not confuse the 54-foot outdoor statue with the sanctum murti.
Darshan Process
Confirm the day
Check whether the day uses the standard or Tuesday/Saturday/Poonam morning schedule.
Reach the approach
Use the official Salangpur address and map destination.
Follow local flow
Respect the Rajbhog, midday, Thal and overnight closure windows.
Exit respectfully
Use official ritual, meal and stay facilities without relying on agents.
How to Reach
Salangpur is in Botad district. Airport choice depends on current flights and the traveller’s wider Gujarat route.
Via Botad
- Botad district places Botad railway station about 10 km away.
- Confirm current train service and onward transport.
Bhavnagar or Ahmedabad region
- Botad government gives Bhavnagar airport at about 84 km.
- Gujarat Tourism gives Ahmedabad road distance at about 153 km; choose by flight availability.
Salangpur access
- Botad main bus stand is about 10 km away according to district material.
- Use the verified map pin for the final approach.
Darshan and Aarti Schedule
The official temple publishes a day-specific morning schedule and several darshan closure bands.
| Service or day | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Mangala Aarti | 5:30 AM | Tuesday, Saturday and Poonam. |
| Shringar Aarti | 5:45 AM | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. |
| Shringar Aarti | 7:00 AM | Tuesday, Saturday and Poonam. |
| Rajbhog closure | 10:30–11:15 AM | Darshan closed. |
| Midday closure | 12:00–3:30 PM | Official current schedule. |
| Sandhya Aarti | 7:00 PM | Daily official schedule. |
| Thal closure | 7:15–8:15 PM | Darshan closed. |
| Shayan closure | 9:00 PM–5:30 AM | Overnight closure. |
Source: official Kashtbhanjandev darshan-timings page.
Festivals and Group Worship
Hanuman Jayanti
Observed on Chaitra Purnima with Hanuman worship.
Kali Chaudas
Supported as an important group-yagna observance.
Poonam
A distinct morning aarti schedule applies.
Daily Worship and Rituals
Official ritual offerings include Rajopchar Pujan, Poonam Pujan, group Maruti Yagna, Hanuman Chalisa Yagna, Maruti Yagna and oil abhishek.
Booking or participation should use the current official temple process.
Offerings, Flowers and Prasad
Coconut
Listed in the official worship and offering material.
Sukhdi
A documented temple offering.
Oil abhishek
An official seva; use the temple’s current procedure.
Facility caution
Do not collect or consume sacred-well water based on unsupported advice.
Best Time to Visit
Standard weekdays
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday use the 5:45 AM Shringar schedule.
Peak devotional days
Tuesday, Saturday and Poonam use the special morning schedule and may be busier.
Avoid closure bands
Plan around midday and evening darshan closures.
Nearby Sacred Places
King of Salangpur statue
A separate 54-foot outdoor statue unveiled in April 2023.
Swaminarayan wooden temple
A same-site heritage and devotional feature.
Jivakhachar Darbargadh
A same-site history stop listed by the official temple.
Nilkanth Mahadev and Narayan Kund
Same-site sacred places; no healing or drinking-water claim is made.
Gopinathji Mandir, Gadhada
A regional Swaminarayan circuit extension.
Salangpur Sacred Complex Circuit
Most initial stops are within the wider temple complex; Gadhada is a separate road extension.
1. Kashtbhanjandev sanctum
Begin with the historic murti and current darshan schedule.
2. King of Salangpur
View the later outdoor statue as a distinct landmark.
3. Same-site heritage
Add the wooden temple and Darbargadh.
4. Gadhada
Travel separately for the regional Swaminarayan extension.
Visitor Information and Safety
- Treat VS 1905 as a Vikram Samvat date, not 1905 CE.
- The 54-foot outdoor statue is not the sanctum murti.
- Do not rely on guaranteed Shani, cure or protection outcomes.
- The official site warns against agents for advance or online room booking.
- Plan around official darshan closure bands.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The official consecration date is Vikram Samvat 1905, Aso Vad Pancham, commonly associated with 1848 CE.
No. It is a separate outdoor statue unveiled in April 2023; the historic sanctum murti is the primary deity.
The official schedule lists darshan closed from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Yes. Tuesday, Saturday and Poonam use Mangala at 5:30 AM and Shringar at 7:00 AM; other listed days use Shringar at 5:45 AM.
The official site warns that it does not use agents for advance or online room booking; rooms are allotted after arrival subject to availability.
Reference Notes
- Editorial temple brief: Reviewed as the narrative baseline and checked against the current authoritative sources listed below.
- Official Kashtbhanjandev site: Temple identity, administration and visitor material. Open source
- Official history: Consecration and murti history. Open source
- Official timing page: Day-specific aarti and closure schedule. Open source
- Botad district administration: Government location and iconography corroboration. Open source