Bada Hanuman Mandir
is also known as
Langoorwala Hanuman Mandir
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It is situated at the
northwestern corner of the Durgiana Temple complex
. The temple is
open to visitors throughout the week
,and its
proximity to Durgiana Temple
makes it a key pilgrimage site.
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The temple is dedicated to
Lord Hanuman
and holds great religious significance.
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According to legend, When
Lord Rama performed the Ashwamedha Yagna.
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Luv and Kush,
the twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita, captured the ceremonial horse
during the yagna
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A battle took place where
Luv and Kush tied Hanuman to a tree
, and the temple is believed to be built on that very site.
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The temple features a
unique reclining idol of Lord Hanuman
, a rare depiction.
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It is
one of only two temples
with a seated Hnuman idol, the other being in
Hanuman Gari, Ayodhya
.
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A special ritual called the
"Langoor Dance"
is performed by devotees, especially children dressed as monkeys.
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The
Langoor Mela
is a
10-day festival celebrated annually during Navratri
, ending on Dussehra.
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Parents dress their children as langoors to fulfill vows made at the temple.
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Devotees observe strict rituals like
walking bbarefoot, sleeping on the floor, eating satvik food, and maintaining celibacy
.
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The festival attracts
thousands of devotees
and features processions with
devotional music and drumbeats
.
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