Hanuman Mandir is located in the heart of Dehri-on-Sone, a town in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. The town lies on the banks of the Son River, which is a tributary of the Ganga. The temple is situated in the Dehri Bazaar area.
The Hanuman Mandir at Dehri-on-Sone is built in a simple traditional style, reflecting the region’s devotional values. The main sanctum (garbhagriha) houses a beautiful idol of Lord Hanuman, often decorated with flowers, sindoor (vermilion), and garlands. Though the temple structure is not very large, it creates a spiritual atmosphere.
Local legends suggest that the idol of Hanuman here was self-manifested (Swayambhu) and that the area was once part of the ancient forest route mentioned in the Ramayana.
According to local belief, the area around Dehri-on-Sone was once part of a forest trail believed to be traveled by Lord Hanuman during the time of the Ramayana. It is said that while searching for Sita Devi, Hanuman flew over this region and stopped briefly to rest near the Sone River, which was then flowing wide and wild. Impressed by the serenity of the place and its natural beauty, Hanuman blessed the land and promised that his divine energy would always reside here to protect devotees and fulfill their sincere prayers.
Villagers say that the idol of Hanuman in the temple is Swayambhu—self-manifested. The story goes that centuries ago, a farmer hit a hard rock while ploughing his field near the present temple site. When he cleared the mud, he found a part of a stone idol. That night, Hanuman appeared in his dream and asked him to install the idol and build a small shrine. This led to the construction of a simple temple, which was later expanded with community support. Over time, the place gained spiritual importance as people began experiencing miracles and divine protection after visiting the temple.
Another story often told by the elders of Dehri is that whenever there is danger—be it floods, disease, or social unrest—the town is mysteriously protected. Many believe that it is due to Lord Hanuman’s divine grace, which shields the town from major disasters. During floods, devotees have seen the temple stand firm, untouched by the rising waters, reinforcing their faith that Hanumanji is the guardian of Dehri-on-Sone.
