Mahavir Mandir

Mahavir Mandir is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located just outside Patna Junction railway station in Patna, Bihar. Rebuilt in its present form between 1983 and 1985, it is one of the most visited temples in the city and is known for its large devotee footfall, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The temple is managed by the Mahavir Mandir Trust and is noted for its religious importance and charitable activities.

Visitors can expect a busy, multi-storey temple complex with marble interiors, sanctums housing idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama and Sita, and Shiva lingas. The temple has a bustling entrance with prasad shops selling the famous Naivedyam laddu, shoe stands and queue systems for darshan. The surroundings are urban and crowded due to proximity to the railway station, with devotional chanting, bells and long queues during peak days and festivals.

The original small temple existed near Patna Junction since early 20th century. The present large marble temple was reconstructed between 1983 and 1985 under the initiative of Acharya Kishore Kunal and the Mahavir Mandir Trust. The trust has since developed the temple into a major religious institution funding hospitals and charitable services in Bihar.

The temple is a major centre of Hanuman devotion in Bihar and is deeply associated with Ram bhakti tradition. It attracts thousands of devotees daily, with special significance on Tuesdays and Saturdays and during Ram Navami, when elaborate prayers and celebrations are held. The temple's Naivedyam and its charitable work are culturally notable.