HISTORY OF THE SALASAR DHAM
On the auspicious day of Saturday – Samvat 1811, Shree Balaji Maharaj appeared in a small village named Asota, situated in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. A humble Jat farmer was working on his field, while he was ploughing the field, the plough hit something on the ground. He and his wife’s joy had no bound; they cleaned up the holy idol and found out that this was t
he idol of Lord Shree Balaji Maharaj. No sooner than later, everyone in the village of Asota knew about the appearance of the Lord. The Thakur of Asota came running and shared that in his dream Lord had appeared and told him to send the idol to Salasar. On the very same night, Lord Balaji appeared in the dream of a Mohan Das, a devout devotee of the lord. Mohan Das, immediately send across the message to the Thakur of Asota. On hearing the details of his dream and the accurate information of the idol, Thakur of Asota was surprised. Without seeing the idol he knew everything about it. Needless to say, the supreme power of Lord was showered on Mohan Das. The grace of almighty was bestowed upon Salasar and the idol was established there. The place we know today as ‘Salasar Dham’. Pilgrims all over the world come here every day to seek the blessing of Shree Balaji Maharaj. PRIME SITES
The Temple :
The temple of Salasar Balaji was initially a hut. Gradually if was developed in concrete. The great pilgrimage of India. Every desire of devotee is fulfilled by Lord Balaji. More than lacs of devotees reach here every year. Around the temple
Dhunia of Mohandas ji :
The holy fire lit by great devtoee Mohandas ji is still burning. The devotees take holy ashes from here. Sri Mohan Mandir :
Near Balaji temple. The foot print of Mohandasji and Kanidadi is here. This is Samadhi Sthal of both holy devotees. The continuous Ramayan reading is running for eight years. Akhand Hari Kirtan :
In the temple premises of Lord Balaji. Akhand Hari Kirtan (Chanting of the name of Rama) is continuing for 20 years. Temple of Anjani Mata :
Anjani Mata was mother of Lord Hanuman of Balaji. Her holy temple is situated two kilometers away from Salasar Dham toward Luxmangarh Road. Gudavadi Shyam temple :
This temple is one kilometer away from Salasar . Two Bullock Cart :
Two Bullock Carts of the age of mohan das ji are placed here in Balaji Mandir premises. FESTIVALS
Sri Hanuman Jayanti :
Chaitra Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima - Lacs of devotees arrive here on Sri Hanuman Jayanti from every corner of the country. Other fairs :
Ashwin Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima : Lacs of devotees use to come in this fair too. Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturdashi and Purnima :This fair is in as attractive as the rest fairs. Free food and sweet drinks are distributed.
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