Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Temple

Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Salangpur village, Botad district, Gujarat, dedicated to Lord Hanuman as Kashtabhanjan Dev, the remover of sorrows. Managed by the Vadtal Swaminarayan Sampraday, the temple was established in Vikram Samvat 1905 with an idol installed by Sadguru Gopalanand Swami. It is widely visited for darshan and spiritual rituals, especially on Saturdays, and is noted for its architecture and religious importance.

Visitors can expect a large, active temple complex centered on the shrine of Kashtabhanjan Hanuman with a distinctive idol depicting Hanuman subduing Shani. The premises include prayer halls, aarti areas, prasad counters, and ancillary shrines within the Swaminarayan complex. The environment is devotional with queues for darshan, chanting, and rituals, especially crowded on Saturdays. Facilities for pilgrims such as bhojanalaya, dharamshala, shops, and parking surround the temple.

The temple's idol of Kashtabhanjan Hanuman was installed by Sadguru Gopalanand Swami, a prominent saint of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, in Vikram Samvat 1905 (1848 CE). The temple is administered by the Vadtal Swaminarayan temple trust and has since developed into a major Hanuman pilgrimage center in Gujarat.

Revered as Kashtabhanjan Dev, the remover of sorrows and afflictions, the temple holds deep religious significance for devotees of Hanuman and followers of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. It is traditionally visited for blessings, fulfillment of vows, and Saturday worship associated with Hanuman and Shani, attracting pilgrims from across Gujarat and India.