Salasar Balaji

Desert pilgrimage town devoted to Balaji (Hanuman); strong Rajasthan–Haryana devotee base.

दर्शन महत्व: Less on international lists than Mehandipur, but a major living Hanuman yatra.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Mar

History

Salasar Balaji in Rajasthan’s Churu district grew from a 18th-century discovery of a Hanuman murti in a field. It is now a major desert pilgrimage, especially for devotees from Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi NCR.

Legends

• The bearded Hanuman icon here is distinctive — local lore says the murti was found by a farmer and installed with divine signs.
• Many pilgrims walk barefoot to Salasar as part of their vow.