Camp Hanuman Temple
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}}The Shree Camp Hanuman Temple ({{langx|hi|कैंप हनुमान मंदिर}}) is one of the biggest Hanuman temples in India. It is situated in Ahmedabad Cantonment in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat.{{cite news|title=Relocate monkeys, Army tells Camp Hanuman temple|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Relocate-monkeys-Army-tells-Camp-Hanuman-temple/articleshow/10132370.cms|work=The Times of India|date=27 September 2011 |access-date=2 October 2012}}{{cite web | url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/camp-hanuman-temple-to-stay-in-cantonment/81863284.html | title=Camp Hanuman temple to stay in cantonment }} The temple is owned by Shri Hanumanji Mandir Camp Trust Ahmedabad.
History
The almost 250 year old temple was reportedly founded by Pandit Gajanan Prasad, a devoted follower of Lord Hanuman.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}} The temple is dedicated to Hanuman and houses an idol of Hanuman, believed to be self-manifested (ie an example of swayambhu).
The temple is renowned for its religious significance, with many devotees believing it offers protection, strength, and spiritual guidance. Given its location within a military cantonment, the temple is closely associated with soldiers and army personnel.
= Recent attempt to relocate temple =
In 2021, the temple's trustees proposed moving the temple to the Sabarmati riverfront due to army-imposed restrictions and security concerns but priests and devotees oppose it. The city-based association, Tulaja Yuvak Mandal, petitioned the Gujarat High Court to prevent the temple's relocation.{{cite news |last1=Soni |first1=Nikunj |date=16 June 2021 |title=Camp Hanuman devotees move HC against shifting temple to riverfront |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/camp-hanuman-devotees-move-hc-against-shifting-temple-to-riverfront/81801426.html |access-date=29 February 2024 |work=Ahmedabad Mirror |language=en}}
The association's lawyers argued that the temple was a mythological place with heritage value that had been visited by numerous dignitaries, including the Prime Minister. The Chief Justice agreed saying “I have also visited the place and been told that this is the most powerful temple in Ahmedabad." However, the court said it did not have the power to determine the matter.{{cite news |date=20 June 2021 |title=HC rejects petition on shifting of Camp Hanuman temple |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/hc-rejects-petition-on-shifting-of-camp-hanuman-temple/81801694.html |access-date=29 February 2024 |work=Ahmedabad Mirror}}
Visiting hours
The temple is open until 11:00 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and until 9:00 pm on all other days.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXE5dWVZ0jk |title=Ahmedabad: Changes in timings of Camp Hanuman temple; Know details {{!}} Zee News |date=2022-03-15 |last= |type=Video |publisher=Zee 24 Kalak |access-date=2025-02-20 |via=YouTube}}
See also
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