Salasar Balaji Temple: Darshan Timings, Aarti, Fairs and How to Reach

Facts checked November 2026.

Salasar Balaji, also called Salasar Dham, is one of the most loved Hanuman temples in Rajasthan. Many families come here to make a wish, offer a coconut or churma, and then return to give thanks when the wish is fulfilled. This guide explains where the temple is, how to reach it, the darshan and aarti times shown by the temple, the two big fairs, where to stay and how to plan for elders.

This page is part of our Ashtavinayak Yatra guide. Planning the yatra? See our Jyotirlinga and temple yatra packages.

Where is Salasar Balaji temple and how do you reach it?

The Ministry of Tourism’s rural tourism portal places the temple in Salasar town, near Sujangarh, in Churu district of Rajasthan. Salasar lies on the Jaipur–Bikaner highway, and the Hanuman temple stands in the centre of the town. Neither the temple website nor the state pages we opened publish official road distances, so check your route on a map before you set out.

Rajasthan Tourism notes that Salasar is part of a religious circuit with the Jeen Mata temple, the Rani Sati temple and Khatushyamji, all nearby. Many families pair Salasar with Khatu Shyam ji in one or two days; see our Khatu Shyam temple guide.

What is the story of Salasar Balaji?

Rajasthan Tourism describes the popular legend in simple words:

• The idol in the field. A Ginthala Jat farmer of Asota village in Nagaur was ploughing his field when he found a stone idol of Balaji.
• The dreams. Balaji then appeared in dreams to the Thakur of Asota and to Mohandas Maharaj, a Hanuman devotee living in Salasar, and the idol was brought to Salasar and consecrated.
• The bullock cart. Another version says the Thakur sent the idol on a cart pulled by two bulls, and the temple was built where the bulls stopped.
• The first temple. The original shrine was a simple mud-and-stone building raised by Mohandas Maharaj with two craftsmen, Noora and Dau. Rajasthan Tourism adds that the present temple took two years to complete.

The temple website notes that Shree Hanuman Seva Samiti looks after development work for visitors at the Balaji Mandir.

What are the Salasar Balaji darshan and aarti timings?

The temple website (registered to Shree Pujari Mandal Ishwar Das Ji Ki Shakha) gives one set of timings, with no separate summer and winter schedule:

Some news items on the same website date from 2022, so timings may have changed since. On fair days and festivals the temple can change its hours. Please confirm the day’s times at the temple office when you arrive.

When are the Salasar Balaji fairs?

Two large fairs are held every year. Rajasthan Tourism names them as Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima, and says attendance often exceeds six to seven lakh people. The rural tourism portal places them in Chaitra (March–April) and Ashwin (September–October). The temple website names its two fairs as Sharad Purnima and Chaitra Purnima (Hanuman Janmotsav).

If you are travelling with elders, a weekday that is not a Tuesday, Saturday or fair day is the calmest choice.

What should you wear and what are the temple rules?

The temple website does not publish a written dress code. Simple, modest Indian clothes work well for everyone. Leave footwear at the shoe stand, keep the queue, and follow the instructions of temple volunteers. Coconuts, churma and prasad are sold at shops near the temple; buy sealed items and keep the bill.

• Do not carry large bags into the queue on fair days.
• Keep cash and phones in an inner pocket in crowds.
• Ask at the temple office before taking photographs inside.

What is the best time to visit Salasar?

October to March is the most comfortable season, because summer afternoons in this part of Rajasthan are very hot. Early morning darshan, soon after the temple opens, usually has the shortest queues. Plan around the two big fairs: go during a fair if you want the festival atmosphere, or avoid those days if you are travelling with small children or elders.

Where can you stay at Salasar?

The temple website says more than 125 dharamshalas provide lodging and basic services to visitors, along with many restaurants. Rooms fill quickly before the fairs and on long weekends, so book ahead or keep a backup in Sujangarh or another nearby town. We can suggest clean stays close to the temple when you enquire.

Is Salasar Balaji suitable for senior citizens?

Yes, on ordinary days. The temple is in the town centre, so the walk from the vehicle is short. Choose a weekday morning, carry water, and let elders rest between darshan and aarti. On fair days the crowd is very heavy and queues can be long; we do not advise bringing elders or small children on Chaitra Purnima or Ashvin Purnima unless you have help.

Which other temples can you combine with Salasar?

• Khatu Shyam ji in Sikar district, part of the same religious circuit; read our Khatu Shyam guide.
• Jeen Mata and Rani Sati temples, which Rajasthan Tourism lists in the same circuit.
• Mehandipur Balaji, another famous Balaji dham of Rajasthan; see our Mehandipur Balaji guide.
• Pushkar for the Brahma temple; see our Brahma temple Pushkar guide.

How can Yatra To Temples help?

We do not have a fixed Salasar package yet, but we can plan a Rajasthan Balaji and Khatu Shyam darshan with vehicle, stay and darshan timing to suit your family. Call or WhatsApp +91 78178 98687 or write to shiva@yatratotemples.in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the timing of Salasar Balaji darshan?

The temple website lists darshan from 6:00 AM to 8:45 PM. Mangala aarti is at 5:30 AM and Sandhya aarti at 7:10 PM. Confirm on the day, especially during fairs.

In which district is Salasar Balaji?

Churu district of Rajasthan. The town is near Sujangarh, on the Jaipur–Bikaner highway.

When is the Salasar Balaji mela held?

Twice a year, on Chaitra Purnima (March–April) and Ashvin Purnima (September–October). Rajasthan Tourism says these fairs often draw six to seven lakh people.

Who found the Salasar Balaji idol?

According to the legend told by Rajasthan Tourism, a farmer of Asota village in Nagaur found the stone idol while ploughing. Balaji then appeared in dreams to the Thakur of Asota and to Mohandas Maharaj of Salasar, and the idol was installed at Salasar.

Is there a dharamshala at Salasar?

Yes. The temple website says more than 125 dharamshalas serve visitors. Book early before the fairs.

Can we visit Salasar Balaji and Khatu Shyam in one day?

Many families do, because Rajasthan Tourism counts Khatushyamji in the same religious circuit. It is a long day by road, so start early, or stay one night at either place for a calmer plan.

Which is the busiest day at Salasar Balaji?

The two Purnima fairs are by far the busiest. Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hanuman ji’s days, also bring more devotees than other weekdays.