Shri Bhadra Maruti Temple Khultabad

BHADRA MARUTI TEMPLE

Khuldabad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

God

Sri Bhadra Maruti Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman idol in this temple is in reclining position. Shrine built of marble and cement with the ‘Sleeping Hanuman’ in the centre covered by a silk orange sheet and garlands of flowers.

Interesting Facts

This is one of the three temples in India, where the idol of Lord Hanuman is in horizontal position. The second noted place is a temple on the banks of Ganga at sangam in Allahabad and Uttar Pradesh and the third is at Jam Sawali, Madhya Pradesh.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Aurangabad	19.7 KM	0240-2242148
Daulatabad	13.2 KM	139
Aurangabad Airport	32.3 KM	0240-2476147

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Daulatabad	13.2 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Aurangabad Airport	32.3 KM	0240-2476147

Architecture

Khuldabad was known as Bhadravati earlier and it was during Mugals’s rule the place was renamed as Khuldabad. ‘Khuldabad’ in Parsi means ‘entrance to heaven’. Bhadravati means ‘a sacred place’. Both these names, by themselves, give us an idea about the greatness of this place. Shri Bhadra Maruti Temple is built in traditional style of architecture. This temple is built with white marbles.

Religious Significance

In ancient times, Khuldabad was renowned to be Bhadravati and was ruled by a ruler named Bhadrasena who was a strong devotee of Lord Ram. Once, when Bhadrasena was lost in singing the bhajans of Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman arrived at his place listening his songs. Lord Hanuman was so happy that he silently took a sleeping pose - a yogic posture called as Bhavya Samadhi. After finishing the song, when Bhadrasena saw Lord in resting posture, he asked him to bless the site with his presence.

History

It is an ancient and historical temple, the exact date and construction of the temple was remains unknown. This temple is built by Shri Narayangiri Maharaj and renovation completed in 1992. Bhadrasena was contributed for this temple. After the area fell to the Mughals, the temple was destroyed completely. However, the idol of Lord Hanuman is said to have been rescued successfully and kept hidden for centuries. In the 1960's, locals took the initiative to construct this temple in marble and reinstate the idol to its rightful place.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757