Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Dausa

Location: Ghata Mehandipur, Dausa in Rajasthan

Mehandipur Balaji Temple in Dausa, Rajasthan is an extraordinary pilgrim site as the deity of this shrine is said to have miraculous powers to heal a person possessed with evil spirit.

Thousands of people who are under the spell of black magic or possessed by malevolent spirits or ghosts flock to this temple to seek relief.

These possessed people (known as Sankatwalas in local language) appeal and offer regular prayers to the deity- Shri Bheruji Pret Raj Sankar to cure their ailments.

Shri Kishor Puri Ji, the temple priest prescribes necessary treatments to the Sankatwalas which include undergoing strict vegetarian diets, reading Holy Scriptures and even afflicting physical pain on their body.

Thus within the temple premises one can see the ailed placing heavy stones on their body for reducing their pain. The victims who are prone to violence are even shackled.

Other activities in the temple include performing rituals, providing food to the homeless, disabled and the poor people and fodder for cow and other animals.

Dedicated to- Lord Hanuman

Temple Attractions- Shrine of Balaji, Pooja griha, Court of Pret Raja and Bheruji temple are worth visiting within the temple.

Main Events- Shri Hanuman Jayanti, Krishna Janamashtami, Vijaya Dashami or Dashehara, Jal Jhoolani Ekadashi, Deepawali, Annakuta, Sharad Poornima, Makar Sankranti, Shiva Ratri, Rama Navami, Holi and so on are the fairs and festivals that are celebrated in this Mehandipur Balaji Temple.

Visit Timings- During summer, the temple remains open up to 9.00 pm in summer and up to 8.00 pm in winter.

Though medical science may despise such practices and call it blind faith or superstitions, but the devotees regard and revere the supernatural power of Balaji and thousands of victims are believed to have been healed and drive evil influences by visiting this temple.