Mahavir Mandir Patna

📍Patna, Bihar

One of the most visited Hanuman temples in North India, beside Patna Junction railway station, famous for its unique pair of Hanuman idols and its Naivedyam laddu prasad.

Primary Deity

Hanuman

Location

Patna, Bihar

Best Time to Visit

October to March; Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti and Tuesdays/Saturdays are the most auspicious.

Significance

The Mahavir Mandir is a leading centre of Hanuman worship in North India, revered for the potency of its darshan and the merit believed to come from its prasad. Hanuman is invoked here as the remover of troubles and the giver of strength and courage. The temple's extensive charitable and medical works give its devotion a strong dimension of seva.

About

The Mahavir Mandir stands right beside Patna Junction, making it one of the busiest temples in eastern India with millions of visitors each year. The sanctum enshrines two idols of Hanuman side by side, representing his benevolent (Parameshwar) and wish-fulfilling (Sankatmochan) aspects. The temple is run by a trust that channels its large income into major charitable work, including cancer hospitals in Patna. Its celebrated Naivedyam laddu, prepared under strict purity rules, is distributed as prasad. Tuesdays, Saturdays and Ram Navami see especially large crowds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Mahavir Mandir Patna?

Mahavir Mandir Patna is primarily dedicated to Hanuman.

Where is Mahavir Mandir Patna located?

Mahavir Mandir Patna is located in Patna, Bihar.

What is the best time to visit Mahavir Mandir Patna?

October to March; Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti and Tuesdays/Saturdays are the most auspicious.

Why is Mahavir Mandir Patna significant?

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