Dauji Temple

Dauji Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Palwal city, Palwal District, Haryana. Dedicated to Lord Balarama, elder brother of Lord Krishna and revered as Dauji Maharaj, the temple is a significant religious centre for local devotees. Situated in the heart of Palwal town, it is known for its traditional North Indian architecture, daily worship rituals, and large gatherings during festivals such as Janmashtami, Annakut and Balarama Jayanti.

Visitors can expect a compact temple complex in a busy town setting with a sanctum housing the idol of Lord Balarama (Dauji). The premises include a pillared hall for darshan, small shrines, and shops selling prasad and offerings outside. The atmosphere is devotional with daily aarti, bhajans and priest-led rituals. The temple is easily accessible on foot within the main market area and can be explored along with the surrounding streets and local markets.

Dauji Temple is an old local shrine dedicated to Balarama, worshipped as Dauji Maharaj in the Braj region. Palwal is traditionally associated with the Braj cultural area and local legends link the town to the Mahabharata period. The temple has been renovated and maintained by local devotees over time and remains a long-standing centre of Vaishnavite worship in the district.

The temple holds religious importance for Vaishnavite and Braj culture devotees who revere Balarama as an incarnation of Sheshnag and elder brother of Krishna. It serves as a community gathering place for daily prayers, bhajans and major Hindu festivals, especially Janmashtami, Balarama Jayanti and Annakut/Govardhan Puja, when devotees offer special prayers and Annakut bhog.