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Mahavir Mandir

Mahavir Mandir

Mahavir Mandir is a highly revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Sankat Mochan), located near Patna Junction railway station in Patna, Bihar.

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“महावीर मंदिर केवल ईंट-पत्थर का ढांचा नहीं, यह भक्तों के विश्वास और भक्ति की जीवित मिसाल है।”

― Mahavir Mandir

It’s regarded as one of the most visited religious shrines in North India and is also known locally as the “Manokamna Temple”, believed to fulfill devotees’ wishes.

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Yugma Murti of Hanumanji

Mythological Significance & History

ccording to the Patna High Court in 1948, the temple has existed since time immemorial.
Historically, it is believed that Swami Balanand, a Ramanandi sect ascetic, first established the temple around 1730 CE.
Post-Partition in 1947, it gained prominence as a center of devotion and was rebuilt in concrete, later redeveloped into a grand marble temple between 1983–1985, with final reconstruction completed in 1987.

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Significance of the Temple

A center of deep spiritual faith—devotees believe Lord Hanuman here listens wholeheartedly, granting wishes with devotion.
Managed by the Mahavir Mandir Trust (Shri Mahavir Sthan Nyas Samiti), its income funds extensive social welfare, including hospitals and charitable institutions.
Festivals like Ramnavami draw over 300,000–500,000 devotees in a single day, making it one of the busiest shrines during celebrations.

Mahavir Mandir from Buddha Smriti Park scaled
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Architecture of the Temple

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he temple has a three-level structure (ground floor + two upper floors), covering about 10,000 sq ft, built in the Nagara style, enhanced later with marble.

Ground Floor: Sanctum has two Hanuman idols—one grants wishes, the other purifies the wicked. Adjacent are passages with a shrine to Lord Shiva, shoe storage, and ablution facilities.

First Floor: Features life-size idols of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna (teaching Arjun), Goddess Durga, Lord Shiva with Parvati & Nandi, plus the Ram Setu Shila (a 15 kg stone said to be from Rama’s bridge), housed in glass.

Second Floor: A ritual hall (Sanskar Mandap) for mantra chanting, Japa, Satyanarayan Katha, scriptural recitals. Walls feature Ramayana pictographs.

The complex also includes shops, offices, palmistry, gemstone centers, and more—making it a vibrant spiritual hub

How to Reach to Temple

By Train: Right outside Patna Junction—just a few steps away.

By Air: Approximately 6–7 km from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport—reachable by taxi or auto.

By Road: Well-connected via city buses, autos, taxis. Parking can be challenging due to crowds.

Best Time to Visit: October–March, when weather is pleasant. Avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays to avoid rush hours.

Mahavir Mandir

Temple Timings

  • Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    5:00 AM to 5:30 AM

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  • Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    10:30 PM to 10:00 PM

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Temple Location

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