Hanuman Dandi temple
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Hanuman Dandi Temple
| image = Hanuman-Dandi-Temple-dwarka.jpg
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| map_type = India Gujarat
| map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India
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| country = India
| state = Gujarat
| location = Beyt Dwarka
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| architecture = Hindu temple architecture
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| deity = Hanuman and Makaradhwaja
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The Hanuman Dandi Temple is a Hindu temple located on Beyt Dwarka, an island off the coast of Gujarat, India, dedicated to the deity Hanuman and his son Makardhwaj. Situated approximately 5 kilometers from the Dwarkadhish Temple in Bet Dwarka, this temple is unique as it features idols of Hanuman and Makardhwaj, showcasing a rare depiction of Hanuman, who is traditionally considered a celibate, with his progeny.{{Cite web |title=Bet Dwarka – Dandi Hanuman {{!}} District Devbhumi Dwarka, Government of Gujarat {{!}} India |url=https://devbhumidwarka.nic.in/tourist-place/bet-dwarka-dandi-hanuman/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |language=en-US}}
Legend
According to mythology, during the battle of Ramayana, Hanuman encountered Makardhwaj, who was born from Hanuman's sweat droplets consumed by a fish. The temple commemorates their meeting and represents themes of duty, valor, and familial bonds in the lore of Hanuman.{{Cite web |date=2011-12-03 |title=all about lord Hanuman and Hanuman Chalisa» Blog Archive » Lord Hanuman and Makardhwaja, his son |url=http://www.lordhanuman.info/index.php/lord-hanuman-and-makardhwaja-his-son |access-date=2024-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203224758/http://www.lordhanuman.info/index.php/lord-hanuman-and-makardhwaja-his-son |archive-date=2011-12-03 }}
Architecture
The temple architecture embodies typical elements of Gujarati design but is notably simplistic, focusing on the sanctity of the idols rather than ornate embellishment.{{Cite web |last=renu |date=2019-02-21 |title=Hanuman Dandi Temple Dwarka {{!}} Hanuman Dandi Temple Dwarka Trip {{!}} Dwarka City |url=https://tours.sacredyatra.com/dwarka/hanuman-dandi-temple/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages}}
Pilgrimage
Hanuman Dandi Temple is a significant pilgrimage site, attracting devotees who come to pay homage to Hanuman and explore the unique father-son relationship depicted between Hanuman and Makardhwaj.
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See also
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