Sālāsar Bālājī
The bearded Hanumān of Shekhawati
⭐ Why it is famous
The unusual bearded Hanumān mūrti found by a farmer's plough in 1754, now covered in gold leaf.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Established by Mohandas Maharaj at Salasar after the mūrti surfaced at Asota; funded by two Muslim artisans of Fatehpur, as the tradition proudly records.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 04:00 – 22:00
- Ārati 05:00 and 19:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Coconut and cloth-flag offerings
- Chaitra and Āśvina Pūrṇimā melās are huge
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Sālāsar Bālājī, Salasar, ChuruSujangarh (SUJH) — 24 km
Salasar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Jaipur (JAI) — 175 km
On the Jaipur–Bikaner highway; buses from Jaipur (4 hrs), Sikar (2 hrs).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Dharmaśālās run by trusts
- Hotels along the highway
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Shekhawati fresco towns
- Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary
📅 Best time to visit
October–March