What is the story behind Salasar Balaji?

What is the story behind Salasar Balaji?

According to local legend, a long time ago in the village of Asota, Rajasthan, a farmer’s plough collided with an object while ploughing, and stopped there. When the farmer looked, he saw some stone was there. The farmer started digging, and an idol of Hanuman was found.

Why is Salasar Balaji temple famous?

History and legends. There are several theories associated to how the Salasar Balaji Temple came to be. A popular one about it dates back to one Saturday of Shravana Shukla, of Navami Samvat (1754 AD), when a Ginthala Jat farmer of Asota village in Nagaur unearthed a stone idol of Balaji while ploughing his field.

When was Salasar temple built?

1754 CE
Regardless of the legend, the Shree Salasar Balaji Temple was built in 1754 CE by Mohandas Maharaj with the assistance of Muslim architects. The temple has been remodelled several times over the years to achieve its present appearance.

What is Savamani?

Savamani means 60 kg of Prasad. Cost depends on type of Prasad, Laddu costs around Rs.300 per kg from SANJAY halwai, I found the best in town. They will book the order on telephone without any advance payment.

How many kg is a Sawamani?

Rates: Sawa Mani Includes 50 Kg Weight Of Sweet.

Who was Balaji God?

Lord Venkateswara: Venkateshwara also known as Venkatachalapati Srinivasa and Balaji is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu.

How is Balaji God?

Venkateswara, also known by various other names, is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Venkateswara is the presiding deity of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India….Venkateswara.