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Maharashtra Shri Bhadra Maruti Mandir Aurangabad
The Bhadra Maruti Mandir in Khuladabad in Aurangabad is a temple visited by Ram Bhakt pilgrims. Khuladabad was earlier called Bhadravati, and both of these names translate to mean a pathway to heaven. So, the place has so many special attributes and divine connections and the Bhadra Maruti Mandir is a must visit temple on the list of all pilgrims.
History
Bhadrasena was the king of Bhadravati and he was a Ram Bhakt who could forget everything in the memory of Lord Rama. So, once when he was rendering a heartfelt song talking about the glories of Lord Rama, lord Hanuman who is considered to be the best Ram Bhakt himself got attracted to the song and came forward to listen to it. He got so carried away by the song that he just started lying down and listening and just lost himself in the rendering. The king requested him to be in this pose and give blessings to all the devotees who come and to this day Lord Hanuman has kept up his word.
Architecture
The Bhadra Maruti temple is one of its kinds and has amazing built up structures. The temple will make any onlooker to be struck in awe for the sheer magnificence and artistic capabilities. The whole building is made up of white marble and the massive structure is white stands as a welcome invitation to the pilgrims to come and offer their prayers here. The inner walls and the upper walls have superb paintings and inspirational quotes with amazing mirror work all over.
How to Reach
By Air
Aurangabad is the nearest domestic airport and there are flights from Mumbai. Mumbai is the nearest international airport and this is connected to all parts of the county and to the world via good flight connections.
By Rail
Jalgaon which is about thirty kilometers away is the closest railway station. From the stations there are taxis and auto rickshaws that can get you to Bhadra Maruti Mandir.
Local Transport
There are lots of buses that ply from all parts of the state and can reach you close to the temple. Being close the Ajanta Ellora caves, there is a lot of tourist activity in and around the place, so transportation is also good.
Important Shrines
The shrine of the Sleeping Hanuman is being considered as a very pious religious spot and is visited by many pilgrims. Since pleasing Ram is also considered as pleasing Hanuman, and Hanuman has offered to help anybody who is a follower of Sri Ram, so this becomes an important place of worship for most of the Hindus.
Significance of the Temple
The significance of the temple is that there are only three places where Lord Hanuman is seen is this sleeping pose. One is at Allahabad and the other at Jam Sawali. The third is at this Bhadra Maruti Mandir in Aurangabad. Thanks to the rarity of this temple, there are pilgrims who flock to this place to offer their prayers to Lord Hanuman.
Attractions
The beautifully constructed temple is an attraction in itself and the added advantage is that the temple is just about four kilometers away from the world famous Ajanta Ellora caves. So, when you make a trip to Ajanta Ellora caves, you can offer your prayers at Bhadra Maruti Mandir or vice versa.
Timings and other Important Information
The temple opens in the early hours before sunrise and there are bhajans and prayers that are offered to the lord all through the day and the temple closes in the late evening. On days of Sri Rama Navami and Hanuman Jayanthi the temple is very crowded and there are special pujas that are offered.
Weather and Time to Visit
April and May can be hot as these are the typical summer months and if you are not in the peak of the health then this could get a little difficult. Since the caves are closers, there is a lot of heat that is reflected here and it becomes very hot. The monsoon months or the winter is still better to visit this temple.
Accommodation
The temple has a simple guest houses so the pilgrims who come here don’t have to look around hunting for accommodation facilities. These are available at a moderate cost to the pilgrims.
Tips for Devotees
The Lord Hanuman here had promised Raja Bhadrasena that he would help in finding good grooms for brides and good brides for grooms. So, pilgrims come here and benefit if they have trouble finding life partners. Other than this, the Lord offers all other goodness as well.
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