Hanuman Temple is located inside the Deeg Palace complex in Deeg, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan.The temple is housed within Jal Mahal, a part of the grand Deeg Palace, which was built as a summer retreat for the rulers of Bharatpur. The idol of Lord Hanuman is made of reddish-brown jade and faces south, honoring the deity’s fighting skills during the war with Ravana in southern India.
The Hanuman idol is believed to be around 450 years old. Maharaja Sawai Brijendra Singh installed it in the southern section of Gopal Bhawan inside Jal Mahal. Deeg Palace was built in 1772 by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the ruler of Bharatpur.
The temple features a 7-foot-tall Hanuman idol made from Hakik Nag (Agate) stone brought from Afghanistan.
The idol is unique because it depicts five different forms of Hanuman in one:
Rama and Lakshmana are seated on Hanuman’s shoulders (symbolizing his devotion).
Hanuman holding a mace (gada) in one hand.
Patal Bhairavi is crushed under his feet (representing victory over evil).
The Sanjeevani herb in his other hand (depicting the Ramayana episode where he brought the healing herb).
The idol is so intricately carved that veins resembling a human body are visible on Hanuman’s form.
A mark of an arrow is inscribed on his right leg, symbolizing the arrow mistakenly shot by Bharat in the Ramayana.
The idol depicts Hanuman rescuing Lord Rama and Lakshmana from Patal Lok after they were abducted by the demon Ahiravana.
The presence of Patal Bhairavi under Hanuman’s feet symbolizes his triumph over dark forces.
Worshipping here is believed to grant strength, courage, and the fulfillment of wishes.
Tuesdays and Saturdays are special for Hanuman devotees, and the idol is adorned with vermilion (sindoor) and jasmine oil.
During Hanuman Jayanti, the temple hosts an Akhanda Ramayana Path (continuous recitation of the Ramayana).
Devotees believe that praying here brings protection from negative energies and blessings for success.
