Zand Hanuman Temple, Jambughoda

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Why devotees come here

Deep in the Jambughoda forest, a Hanuman about 18 feet tall is carved straight from the mountain stone. Shani is shown beneath his left foot. Because of this, devotees troubled by Shani dosha come here to pray. The temple is also listed as Jand Hanuman.

Local tradition says the Pandavas built the temple during their exile, when they lived in this region. At the entrance lies a massive stone known as Bhim ni Chakki, Bhima's flour mill. Nearby is a well that Arjuna is said to have made by striking the ground with an arrow. Its water is believed never to dry up. The well is now covered, with a hand pump on top.

The complex also holds an older, damaged Hanuman image, a Shiva shrine and several carvings of Ganesha. Around it lies the Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, about 130 sq km of forested hills. Before Independence this was part of the princely state of Jambughoda.

Getting there

• By air

  Vadodara airport is about 90 km away and Ahmedabad airport about 180 km. Go on by car from either.

• By train

  The nearest railway stations are Vadodara and Bodeli. Bodeli's bus station is about 12 km from the sanctuary.

• By road

  The temple is about 75 km from Vadodara and 6 km from Jambughoda village. Gujarat Tourism suggests hiring a car in Vadodara and pairing the trip with Champaner, 20 km from the sanctuary.

Rules to know

• The temple is inside a wildlife sanctuary with leopards, sloth bears and hyenas, so follow forest rules and stay on the path.
• Remove your footwear before you enter the shrine.
• Carry your litter back out of the forest.

Festivals

• Hanuman JayantiMarch or April

  Described by local writers as the temple's best-known celebration.

• SaturdaysEvery week

  Many devotees come on Saturdays for Hanuman's blessings.

Tips for your visit

• Go in daylight; the sanctuary closes to visitors at 7 PM.
• A forest rest house near the Kada reservoir can be booked ahead if you want to stay overnight.
• Champaner and Pavagadh are close by, so the temple fits into a day trip from Vadodara.

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