Harsora Hanuman Mandir is located in Harsora village, near Bansur in Alwar district, Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the divine monkey god and ardent devotee of Lord Rama. At Harsora, he is worshipped as Shri Shri 1008 Shri Guni Wale Hanuman Ji Maharaj, a name that reflects his many divine virtues (gunas).
The temple has a traditional Rajasthani architectural style, with a large courtyard, tall temple towers (shikhara), and decorative arches. The sanctum houses a powerful and beautifully adorned idol of Lord Hanuman, often decorated with sindoor (vermilion), garlands, and silver ornaments. A sacred kund (water tank) is located nearby, giving the temple its nickname—Kunda Wale Hanuman Mandir.
Long ago, the area where Harsora village stands today was a quiet and remote forested region. It is believed that during his eternal journey protecting devotees from evil and guiding them toward dharma, *Lord Hanuman* visited this sacred spot. The place retained his divine energy, and many saints and sages are said to have meditated here in ancient times.
One day, a devotee from the village had a powerful dream in which Lord Hanuman appeared and revealed that his idol was buried under the earth at a specific location near a natural water source. The devotee and a few villagers followed the divine instructions and started digging the spot mentioned in the dream. To their astonishment, they discovered a swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of Hanuman, glowing with a divine aura.
The idol was taken out with great reverence and installed under a Peepal tree, where daily worship began. Over time, a kund (sacred pond) formed near the idol, believed to hold healing powers. Hence, the temple became known as *Kunda Wale Hanuman Mandir*. Miracles began to occur—people reported healing from illnesses, protection from negative forces, and fulfillment of heartfelt prayers after visiting the shrine.
As word spread, devotees from nearby villages and towns started flocking to the temple. A proper temple structure was later built around the idol, and the place came to be recognized as *“Shri Shri 1008 Shri Guni Wale Hanuman Ji Maharaj” * — a title honouring Hanuman’s infinite virtues (gunas).
Even today, the temple remains a *centre of faith and miracles*, where people visit to offer thanks, seek protection, or pray for wishes to come true. The sthalapurana of this sacred place continues to be passed down through generations, strengthening the faith of Hanuman bhaktas.
The temple is especially vibrant during Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Hanuman. Devotees from across Rajasthan visit the temple on this day, offering laddoos, flowers, and coconuts. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Poojas are also held every Tuesday and Saturday, which are considered sacred for Hanuman worship. Special bhajans (devotional songs), hawan (fire rituals), and community feasts (bhandaras) are conducted on auspicious days.