Salasar is in district Churu of Rajasthan on the Jaipur - Bikaner highway. The idol of Hanuman in the Salasar Temple is considered as 'Swayambhu' (self creation) and is a major pilgrim centre.
| Salasar Hanumanji | Size 12/15 | Cost 6300 INR | Cost 143.1 USD |
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The story
In 1811 in the village of Asota in Rajasthan, a farmer ploughing his field found a Hanuman idol in the field buried in the sand.The news of appearance of Lord Hanuman spread in the village immediately and devotees started offering prayers. One day the Thakur of Asota, in his dream was asked by Hanuman to send the idol to Salasar.
On the same night a devotee of Lord Hanuman, Mohandas of Salasar saw Lord in his dream and he was told by the Lord about the idol of asota. He immediately send a massage to the Thakur of Asota. The Thakur was surprised about the coincidence and sent the idol to Salasar.
The idol reached Salasar on a bullock cart. Arguments went on about the location to place the the idol. Finally it was decided that the idol will be placed at the location where the bullock cart will stop automatically. The bullock-cart stopped at sand mound (Dhore) and the idol was located there.
It is believed that Devotee Mohandas and his widow sister Bai Kani had the darshan of Lord Hanuman many times. The Samadi of Sister Bai Kani and Mohandas are near the temple of Lord Hanuman. The devotees worship there too.
