Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple

Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in the Laxman Dungri hills of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in the 1960s by Pandit Radhe Lal Choubey after he discovered a Hanuman idol carved on a rock, the temple is situated in a scenic valley off the Jaipur-Delhi highway. It is renowned for its large-scale community kitchens (Rasoi) serving traditional Rajasthani prasad like Dal Baati Churma, and features a modern ropeway connecting to a hilltop shrine.

Visitors can expect a serene spiritual atmosphere amidst the Aravalli hills. The temple complex is multi-storied, housing shrines for Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama, Lord Ganesha, and others. The site is famous for its extensive dining facilities where thousands of devotees are served prasad daily. A ropeway offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and provides access to a hilltop Vaishno Devi temple. The area is characterized by rocky terrain and greenery, with a large parking facility available for vehicles.

The temple was established in 1961 by Pandit Radhe Lal Choubey, who discovered a natural carving of Lord Hanuman on a rock in this uninhabited valley. The name 'Khole' refers to the flow of rainwater from the mountains that used to occur at this site. The temple complex has grown significantly from its original small structure to a large multi-storied complex over the decades.

The temple is a major center for community feeding (Bhandara) and Sawamani offerings, where devotees offer food to Brahmins as a form of penance and devotion. It holds deep spiritual significance for locals and hosts large gatherings during festivals like Hanuman Jayanti and Govardhan Puja.