Hanuman Temple is located in Connaught Place, Delhi, which is known as the bliss city of majestic monuments. This temple is also known as the “Pracheen Hanuman Mandir”. It is believed that it is an ancient temple in Delhi since the Mahabharata days. A large number of devotees came here to perform prayers, especially on Tuesday. This temple is one of the most revered Hanuman Temples in India.
An Amazing feature of the Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place
24 hour chanting of the mantra ‘Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram’, has been going on in the temple since August 1, 1964. This continuous chanting has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
History of Pracheen Hanuman Mandir, Delhi
Delhi is a sacred city, which is mentioned as the Inderprasth in the Mahabharata. The Hindu devotees believe that the old Delhi is a majestic, spiritual and blessed place. The Pracheen Hanuman Mandir is an ancient temple and is said to be one of the five temples dating back to the Mahabharata era. The temple as seen today was first built by the Raja Man Singh of Amber and later renovated by Raja Jai Singh. The temple has a Swayambhu (self-appeared) Murti of Hanumanji in his Childhood form.
According to Hindu beliefs, Pandavs built five temples including this Hanuman mandir after they won the Kurukshetra war against the Kauravs. The deity of Hanuman is seen as Bala Hanuman, facing the south carrying Gadha in his left hand and his right hand rests over his chest as in prayers. The temple is also famous for the “Mehandi” work done in the hands of the ladies.
Pracheen Hanuman Temple and Aarti Timings
The Chola ceremony for Tuesday takes place on Monday night.
The Chola Ceremony for Saturday takes place on Friday night.
| Days | Rituals & Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday | Darshan – 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM in the morning 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM in the evening Aarti – 05:30 AM in the morning |
| Tuesday | Darshan – From 04:00 AM in the morning to 02:00 AM at midnight Aarti – 05:00 AM in the morning |
| Wednesday | Darshan – 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM in the morning 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM in the evening Aarti – 05:30 AM in the morning |
| Thursday | Darshan – 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM in the morning 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM in the evening Aarti – 05:30 AM in the morning |
| Friday | Darshan – 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM in the morning 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM in the evening Aarti – 05:30 AM in the morning |
| Saturday | Darshan – From 04:00 AM in the morning to 02:00 AM at midnight Aarti – 05:00 AM in the morning |
| Sunday | Darshan – 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM in the morning 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM in the evening Aarti – 05:30 AM in the morning |
Festivals celebrated in Pracheen Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Jayanti is held every year with great fanfare in Chaitra Month between March and April on the full moon day (Purnima). People perform colourful processions with festoons and devotees wearing Hanuman masks and tails and carrying a large idol of Hanuman fill the streets.
How to reach Pracheen Hanuman Mandir
By Train
New Delhi Railway Station is the closest railway station which is about 2 km away from the temple. You can take an auto rickshaw or cab to reach the temple.
By Air
The Indiragandhi International Airport is the only airport which is about 14 km away from the temple. You can take a metro or cab to reach the temple.
By Road
If you are a local resident you can also take buses owned by Delhi Transportation Corporation. The buses connect the entire country and will drop you off at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in Delhi.
By Metro
The nearest Metro Station is Rajiv Chowk and it is just 0.7 km away from the temple.
Places to visit in Delhi
- Pragati Maidan
- India Gate
- Akshardham Temple
- Lotus temple
- Birla Mandir
- Red Fort
- Qutub Minar
For more information visit, Pracheen Hanuman Mandir Connaught Place
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