Mehandipur Balaji Temple: Timings, How to Reach and Prasad Rules

Facts checked November 2026.

Families come to Mehandipur Balaji with deep faith, often after a vow, seeking relief from illness, fear or troubles that have no clear cause. This guide explains in simple words where the temple is, how to reach it, the timings, what actually happens with prasad (there is a lot of confusion online), and how to plan the visit with elders.

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

Why is Mehandipur Balaji temple famous?

Incredible India describes local lore that the Hanuman murti appeared on its own in these hills centuries ago, and that devotees believe the temple’s blessings heal ailments, ward off evil influences and bring peace. The temple is known for intense rituals of spiritual healing. In the sanctum, Balaji is worshipped together with Pret Raj Sarkar and Kotwal Bhairav, deities linked with protection and justice.

ETV Bharat, reporting on the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, notes that Hanuman ji is worshipped here in his youthful form as Swayambhu Balaji Maharaj, and that the three deities sit together at the temple’s Asthadham. The same report quotes Mahant Dr Nareshpuri Maharaj of the Balaji Temple Trust.

Where is Mehandipur Balaji and how do you reach it?

The temple is in Dausa district of Rajasthan, and the main road approach is NH21. Incredible India gives these approximate distances:

Bandikui is well connected to Jaipur, Delhi and Agra by train. Taxis and local buses run from Bandikui and Dausa stations to the temple. By road, NH21 gives a smooth drive.

What are the Mehandipur Balaji temple timings?

Incredible India lists the temple as open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Aarti and bhog times are set by the temple trust and are not published on an official website, so ask at the temple office on arrival. Expect the longest queues on Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are Hanuman ji’s days, and on Hanuman Jayanti.

Can you take prasad home from Mehandipur Balaji?

This is the most common question, and there is a lot of fear around it online. In April 2025, ETV Bharat reported that some devotees believed prasad should not be taken home and left it outside the temple. The temple priest called this a superstition. According to residents quoted in the same report, devotees can offer bhog, eat two laddus, and take the rest home. The report also says that the offering now made to the three deities is 1.25 kg of laddu; before the Covid pandemic, rice, urad and laddu were offered.

Our simple advice: follow what the priests at the counter tell you on the day, and do not pay touts who promise special rituals.

What should you know before you go?

• Go with faith and calm. Some devotees in the temple may be in visible distress as part of healing rituals. Keep children close and do not film or stare.
• Vows. Many devotees take a vow (sankalp) before visiting, and return to fulfil it.
• Dress simply. Wear modest, comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to remove.
• Carry little. Keep cash for prasad and small offerings, and keep valuables to a minimum in the crowd.
• Use the official counters for prasad and offerings.

When is the best time to visit Mehandipur Balaji?

The temple is open all year. Incredible India suggests October to March for the most pleasant weather. Its monthly table shows January at roughly 10.7 to 32.3°C and May at roughly 19.8 to 42.1°C, so summer afternoons are very hot.

Is Mehandipur Balaji suitable for senior citizens?

Yes, on a quieter weekday. The temple sits in a hilly area and the approach is through busy lanes and queues, so plan for some standing and walking. Go early in the morning, avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays, carry water, and keep one family member free to help elders through the crowd.

What can you see near Mehandipur Balaji?

• Chand Baori, Abhaneri: the famous step-well, suggested by Incredible India as a combination with this visit.
• Dausa town, which Incredible India also suggests as a stop.
• Jaipur: Govind Dev Ji and other temples, on the way to Pushkar.

How can we help?

Hanuman devotees often also visit Salasar Balaji in Churu district. Mehandipur Balaji fits easily into a Rajasthan yatra; see our Pushkar and Jaipur darshan yatra and ask us to add it. Coming from Braj? Agra is about 140 km away; read our Mathura–Vrindavan temples guide. For other famous Hanuman shrines, see Sankat Mochan in our Varanasi temples guide and the Hanuman temple at Kainchi Dham. Call or WhatsApp +91 78178 98687, or use our contact form.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Mehandipur Balaji temple timings?

Incredible India lists the temple as open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Aarti times are set by the temple trust, so confirm them at the temple office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mehandipur Balaji?

Bandikui Junction (BKI) is about 35 km away and Dausa (DO) about 45 km. Both have taxis and buses to the temple.

How far is Mehandipur Balaji from Jaipur and Delhi?

About 110 km from Jaipur and about 260 km from Delhi by road, according to Incredible India. Agra is about 140 km away.

Can we bring prasad home from Mehandipur Balaji?

ETV Bharat quoted the temple priest calling the “do not take prasad home” belief a superstition; residents said devotees can eat two laddus and take the rest home. Follow the priests’ guidance on the day.

Which day is best to visit Mehandipur Balaji?

Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered most auspicious but are also the most crowded. For a calmer darshan, especially with elders, choose another weekday between October and March.

Who is the mahant of Mehandipur Balaji temple?

ETV Bharat’s April 2025 report quotes Mahant Dr Nareshpuri Maharaj of the Balaji Temple Trust. For practical questions on the day, ask at the temple office.

Which deities are worshipped at Mehandipur Balaji?

Balaji (Hanuman ji in his youthful form), Pret Raj Sarkar and Bhairav Baba (Kotwal Bhairav) are worshipped together in the sanctum.