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A Hanuman shrine in a sacred grove — Gumandev, set among trees in the Bharuch countryside, is a much-loved Hanuman temple whose calm, leafy setting and great fairs draw devotees from across the region.
A beloved Hanuman temple in the trees
Gumandev is one of the much-loved Hanuman temples of the Bharuch countryside — a shrine set amid trees and greenery, where the calm of a leafy grove and the devotion to Hanuman come together. Hanuman, the mighty devotee of Rama, is among the most beloved deities of Gujarat, and temples like Gumandev are the centres of a warm, popular devotion — busiest on Saturdays and Tuesdays (the days associated with Hanuman) and especially on Hanuman Jayanti, when great fairs and gatherings fill the temple grounds.
The setting among trees gives Gumandev a particularly peaceful, almost forest-shrine character. For the devotees who come from across the Bharuch region, the temple is a place of faith, of vows fulfilled, and of the communal joy of the fair days. The shaded grounds, the murti of Hanuman, and the rhythm of worship make it a quietly special place.
For the visitor, Gumandev Hanuman offers a glimpse of the everyday, heartfelt Hanuman devotion of rural south Gujarat — best on a quiet weekday or amid the colour of a fair. An active Hanuman temple in a grove setting, free to enter, busiest on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
Illustration — Gumandev Hanuman, Bharuch.
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Illustration — Gumandev.
A beloved temple.
A leafy setting.
Hanuman Jayanti gatherings.
A regional pilgrimage.
Reasons to make the time
Hanuman
A beloved deity.
Grove
A leafy setting.
Devotion
Warm and popular.
Fairs
Great Jayanti gatherings.
Vows
A place of faith.
Bharuch
Rural south Gujarat.
What to look for inside
Gumandev
Hanuman in the trees.
Bharuch
Narmada country.
The leafy setting
A peaceful canopy of trees.
Hanuman Jayanti
Great gatherings fill the grounds.
Hanuman murti
The mighty devotee of Rama.
Saturdays & Tuesdays
The busiest days of devotion.
How to spend an hour or two
Take darshan
Of Hanuman.
Sit in the grove
A leafy calm.
Visit on Saturday
The busiest day.
Attend Hanuman Jayanti
The great fair.
Offer your prayers
A place of vows.
Combine with Bharuch
The Narmada town.
Illustration — Gumandev.
A grove Hanuman temple
Gumandev is a beloved Hanuman temple set in a grove in the Bharuch countryside — a centre of the warm, popular Hanuman devotion of south Gujarat, busiest on Saturdays, Tuesdays and especially Hanuman Jayanti, when great fairs fill the grounds. Its leafy setting gives it a peaceful, forest-shrine character. An active Hanuman temple in a grove setting, free to enter, busiest on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
A beloved Hanuman temple of the Bharuch countryside
Set amid trees in a peaceful grove
Great fairs on Hanuman Jayanti
Warm, popular regional devotion
When to go
Cool and clear — ideal.
The great fair day.
Hot; go early.
⏰ Saturdays, Tuesdays and Hanuman Jayanti draw the biggest gatherings.
Timings & entry
- Open every day for darshan
- Busiest on Saturdays and Tuesdays
- Great fairs on Hanuman Jayanti
- Allow about an hour for a calm visit
- No ticket required for any visitor
- A grove setting with shaded grounds
- Quiet weekdays suit reflection
- Fair days bring colour and crowds
Getting there
By Air
Vadodara / Surat.
By Rail
Bharuch Junction.
By Road
From Bharuch / Ankleshwar.
Shooting the grove shrine
GROVE-SHADED
A leafy temple setting under a canopy of trees.
Best light
Come on a calm weekday morning for soft light filtering through the grove.
What to shoot
The leafy canopy, the shaded grounds and the Hanuman murti.
Be respectful
Keep the shrine calm; ask before photographing devotees at prayer.
Fair days
Hanuman Jayanti brings colour and crowds for a livelier frame.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Kabirvad Solitude
Take the boat at dawn before the crowds reach the great banyan
Gumandev Hanuman
A much-loved roadside pilgrimage stop
Swaminarayan Temple
A vivid sampraday shrine on Tithal beach
Bhrigu Rishi Temple
The shrine of the sage who named the city
Broach Clock Tower
Golden Bridge
The grand colonial-era Narmada crossing
Where to eat around the ashram
Sukhdi
Wheat-jaggery sweet.
Khaman
Soft steamed snack.
Gujarati Thali
Comfort cooking.
Chaas
Spiced buttermilk.
A vegetarian region
Bharuch country cooking is hearty and veg-friendly — expect simple thalis and farsan.
Gumandev Hanuman FAQ
What is Gumandev?
A beloved Hanuman temple set in a grove in the Bharuch countryside.
When is it busiest?
Saturdays, Tuesdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
What is the setting?
A peaceful, leafy grove of trees.
Is there an entry fee?
No — free entry.
Best time to visit?
The cooler months, or amid a fair.
What is nearby?
Kabirvad, the Golden Bridge and the Narmada ghats.
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