Shri Shri 1008 Siya-Ram Bhakt Mahavir Balaji Mandir (Hindi/Banka: श्री श्री १००८ सिया राम भक्त महावीर बालाजी मंदिर करहरिया ) is a noted Hindu temple, otherwise known as a Mandir, in the Banka district of Bihar. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The name Shri Shri 1008 Sitaram Bhakt Mahavir Balaji is applied to Shri Hanuman in several areas of India, because the childhood form of the Lord (Bala in Hindi or Sanskrit) is especially celebrated there.
| Shree Shree 1008 Siya Ram Bhakt Mahavir Balajee Temple | |
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Shri Shri 1008 Siya-Ram Bhakt Mahavir Balaji Mandir | |
 Idol of God Hanuman at the main shrine | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Karharia Khesar Banka |
| Deity | Jai Hanumanji jee |
| Location | |
| Location | Maldih, Banka near by Pipra High School |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
  Location in Maldih Banka Bihar  Shri Shri 1008 Siya Ram Bhakt Mahavir Balaji Temple Karharia (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°14′N 86°35′E / 25.24°N 86.58°E |
| Website | |
| www.karharia.blogspot.in | |
The temple is dedicated to Shri Shri 1008 Sitaram bhakt Mahavir Balaji (another name for Shree Hanuman Jee). Unlike similar religious sites, it is located in a village rather than the countryside. Its reputation for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Banka, Bhagalpur and Munger districts and elsewhere.[1][2] The old village, Karharia, is located near the west side of the small hill of Fullidumar, which is about 8 km away. It is located approximately 500 meters east of the mini block of Maldih Panchayat of Shambhunj main block. Local people worship this Hindu deity every day, and address this village square by the name of Bajrangali Chowk Karharia.
Personnel
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The temple is well-known, especially in the southern parts of Bihar. The temple's first mahant was Shri Ganesh Puri ji Maharaj. The present mahant is Shri Naresh Puri ji Maharaj strictly follows a vegetarian diet and reads holy books. His small business sells tea and betel.
Aid
editA person suffering from evil spirits (sankatwala) can receive relief through in various ways including Ghee Light (Ghee Ka Diya), Orange Color Vermilion (sindoor), Rice, Urad, darkhast, Pulse, donating and bhog of bundi ke laddu offering to Shri. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the days of Hanumanji.
Geography
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The temple is situated in Karharia, Karauli district near Most Powerful Goddess Shri Durga Mata. The village is situated at the middle of two district blocks- Shambhuganj and Fullidumar. It is 31.2 km from Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, 35.5 km from Banka railway station and 23.2 km from Tarapur, Munger.
Nearby temples include Shree Shitla Mata, Shree Kali Mata, Shre Durga Mata, Shri Jakhraj Baba Palace Shri and Narsingh Baba Palace.
See also
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edit- ^ Gold 1990, p. 278
- ^ Kakar 1982, pp. 53–88
- ^ Shobha John (July 24, 2011). "Temples & Taboos". The Times of India. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ^ "Know about Balaji temple in Rajasthan, a place to exorcise ghosts". India TV News. October 12, 2014. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
References
edit- Dwyer, Graham (2003), The Divine and the Demonic: Supernatural Affliction and its Treatment in North India, Routledge, ISBN 0415297494
- Gold, Ann Grodzins (1990), Fruitful Journeys: The Ways of Rajasthani Pilgrims, University of California Press, ISBN 0520069595
- Kakar, Sudhir (1982), Shamans, Mystics and Doctors: A Psychological Inquiry Into India and Its Healing Traditions, University of Chicago Press, ISBN 0226422798, Chapter 3, "Lord of the Spirit World"
- Satija, D. C.; Singh, D.; Nathawat, S. S.; Sharma, V. (1981), "A psychiatric study of patients atennding Mahnipur Balaji Temple", Indian J Psychiatry, 23 (3): 247–250, PMC 3012952, PMID 22058548