Mahavir Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in Patna, Bihar, India. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year.[citation needed] Acharya Kishore Kunal is the secretary of the Mahavir Mandir Temple Trust, Patna.[1] [2]
| Mahavir Mandir | |
|---|---|
Hanuman Mandir | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Hanuman |
| Location | |
| Location | Patna |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
  Location in Patna | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°36′14″N 85°8′11″E / 25.60389°N 85.13639°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Nagri Architecture |
| Completed | First built - unknown Rebuilt - 1947 Final Rebuilt - 1987 |
| Website | |
| http://www.mahavirmandirpatna.org/ | |
Philanthropic work by Shri Mahavir Sthan Nyas Samiti
Mahavir Mandir Trust is named Shri Mahavir Sthan Nyas Samiti(श्री महावीरस्थान न्यास समीती). Headed by Aacharya Kishore Kunal, the trust monitors working and development of temple. The Trusts uses the temple fund to run human welfare organizations and hospitals like Mahavir Cancer Institute & Research Centre,[3] Mahavir Vaatsalya Hospital and Mahavir Arogya Hospital and other several hospitals and orphanage in the agricultural and rural state of Bihar. The Mahavir Mandir Trusts have the second highest budget in North India after the famous Maa Vaishno Devi shrine.[4]
Dalit Priest
On 13 June 1993, Suryavanshi Das, a person from dalit community, became priest of the temple, the decision taken by Acharya Kishore Kunal received support from three well known priests—Ramchandra Paramahans, Mahant Avaidyanath of Baba Gorakhnath Dham and Mahant Avadh Kishore Das.[5]
History
As per the Patna High Court judgment in 1948 the temple exists since time immemorial. But from the scrutiny of historical facts and traditions it appears that this temple was originally established by Swami Balanand, an ascetic of Ramanandi sect in around 1730 A.D. This temple gained popularity in 1947 with large number of Hindu refugees coming to Patna after the partition of India. Subsequently, temple was rebuilt as a concrete house at same time. Even this was broken down in 1987 to make a huge marble temple. The idol of Sankat-Mochan stands in it.[6]
Visits
Long winding queues can be seen at the temple on Saturdays and Tuesdays, the traditional worshiping days of Lord Hanuman.
Thousands of people visit Mahavir Mandir on every Ram Navami and New Year celebration.[7] On every Ram Navami waiting queues grow up to some kilometer long.
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Mahavir Mandir, Patna -
Mahavir Mandir front gate and shoe stand
See also
References
- ^ "Mahavir Mandir to have its twin in Houston". Times of India. 9 July 2009.
- ^ "Patna: Mahavir Mandir Trust helps the poor". Times of India. 23 May 2020.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 December 2007. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ TNN 7 May 2008, 05.38am IST (7 May 2008). "Mandir trust submits Rs 35-cr budget - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Patna: From an outcast to a temple priest". Live Mint. 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Faizan Ahmad, TNN 2 Jan 2008, 03.49am IST (2 January 2008). "Crowds throng temples on New Year - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
External links
- Mahavir Mandir published an ebook on Ayodhya debate written by Acharya Kishore Kunal that was at this link www.mahavirmandirpatna.org/prakashan/ebook/bookindex.html
- Mahavir Mandir Patna official website
- http://mahavirmandir.com/
- History of Mahavir Mandir on "Official website Patna"
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