Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine
Location
Khoh River bank, Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal district
City
Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Deity
Sidh Bali Hanuman (special siddha form of Hanuman — powerful wish-granting deity at Garhwal's gateway)
Temple Type
Sidh Hanuman Temple — Garhwal Gateway Shrine on Khoh River
Garhwal gateway shrine; siddha Hanuman form; manokamna fulfillment tradition; Khoh River setting; mandatory yatra starting point; Tuesday-Saturday special darshan; Kotdwar railhead (5 hrs from Delhi)
Significance
The Sidh Bali Hanuman temple at Kotdwar (gateway to Garhwal) is among the most powerful Hanuman shrines in Uttarakhand. Kotdwar — meaning 'Gateway to Garhwal' — is the first major town as one enters Garhwal from the plains. The Bali Hanuman deity here is believed to be in the 'Siddha' (perfected, wish-granting) form, and thousands of devotees visit weekly for manokamna (wish fulfillment). The temple sits beside the Khoh River, which descends from the Lansdowne Garhwal hills. Tuesday and Saturday are especially auspicious for Hanuman worship. The temple is a mandatory stop for pilgrims beginning Char Dham and Panch Kedar yatras from Kotdwar.
Legend & History
The Bali Hanuman at Kotdwar derives his unique name from 'Bali' — referring to Hanuman's immense strength (bala) and the offering (bali) of devotion. Local tradition holds that when pilgrims begin their Garhwal yatra, the first deity they should propitiate is Bali Hanuman, who then accompanies them invisibly as their protector throughout the mountain journey. The deity is especially invoked for protection during the treacherous Himalayan mountain passes of the Char Dham route. Several miraculous stories of devotees saved from accidents on the Garhwal mountain roads are attributed to Bali Hanuman's intervention.
Tuesday and Saturday (weekly Hanuman darshan); Hanuman Jayanti; Year-round; during Char Dham/Panch Kedar season (May-June, September-October)
Kotdwar is on the Moradabad-Kotdwar railway line with frequent trains from Delhi/Moradabad. From Delhi: 250 km by road or 5.5 hours by train. The temple is 3 km from Kotdwar railway station on the Khoh River road — easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw. Multiple daily buses from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun to Kotdwar.
Frequently Asked Questionsअक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Where is Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine located?
Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine (सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार) is located at Khoh River bank, Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal district, in Uttarakhand, India. It is a revered Hindu temple.
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार कहाँ स्थित है?
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार Khoh River bank, Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal district, उत्तराखंड (भारत) में स्थित है। यह एक पूजनीय हिंदू मंदिर है।
Which deity is worshipped at Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine?
The principal deity worshipped at Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine is Sidh Bali Hanuman (special siddha form of Hanuman — powerful wish-granting deity at Garhwal's gateway).
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार में किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार में मुख्य रूप से सिद्ध बाली हनुमान (हनुमान का विशेष सिद्ध रूप — गढ़वाल के प्रवेश द्वार पर मनोकामना पूरी करने वाले देवता) की पूजा होती है।
What is the significance of Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine?
The Sidh Bali Hanuman temple at Kotdwar (gateway to Garhwal) is among the most powerful Hanuman shrines in Uttarakhand. Kotdwar — meaning 'Gateway to Garhwal' — is the first major town as one enters Garhwal from the plains. The Bali Hanuman deity here is believed to be in the 'Siddha' (perfected, wish-granting) form, and thousands of devotees visit weekly for manokamna (wish fulfillment). The temple sits beside the Khoh River, which descends from the Lansdowne Garhwal hills. Tuesday and Saturday are especially auspicious for Hanuman worship. The temple is a mandatory stop for pilgrims beginning Char Dham and Panch Kedar yatras from Kotdwar.
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार का क्या महत्व है?
कोटद्वार (गढ़वाल के प्रवेश द्वार) में सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर उत्तराखंड में सबसे शक्तिशाली हनुमान मंदिरों में से एक है। कोटद्वार — 'गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार' — मैदानी भाग से गढ़वाल में प्रवेश करते समय पहला प्रमुख शहर है। यहाँ बाली हनुमान देवता 'सिद्ध' (परिपूर्ण, मनोकामना पूर्ण करने वाले) रूप में माने जाते हैं। मंदिर खोह नदी के किनारे है। मंगलवार और शनिवार हनुमान पूजा के लिए विशेष शुभ हैं।
What is the best time to visit Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine?
The best time to visit Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine is Tuesday and Saturday (weekly Hanuman darshan); Hanuman Jayanti; Year-round; during Char Dham/Panch Kedar season (May-June, September-October).
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय कौन-सा है?
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय Tuesday and Saturday (weekly Hanuman darshan); Hanuman Jayanti; Year-round; during Char Dham/Panch Kedar season (May-June, September-October) है।
How do I reach Sidh Bali Hanuman Temple, Kotdwar — Garhwal Gateway Shrine?
Kotdwar is on the Moradabad-Kotdwar railway line with frequent trains from Delhi/Moradabad. From Delhi: 250 km by road or 5.5 hours by train. The temple is 3 km from Kotdwar railway station on the Khoh River road — easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw. Multiple daily buses from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun to Kotdwar.
सिद्ध बाली हनुमान मंदिर, कोटद्वार — गढ़वाल का प्रवेश द्वार कैसे पहुँचें?
Kotdwar is on the Moradabad-Kotdwar railway line with frequent trains from Delhi/Moradabad. From Delhi: 250 km by road or 5.5 hours by train. The temple is 3 km from Kotdwar railway station on the Khoh River road — easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw. Multiple daily buses from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun to Kotdwar.
