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A colossus of devotion — the towering Hanuman murti rising over the temple town of Salangpur stands among the tallest statues of the monkey-god in the world, a vast new landmark beside the celebrated Kashtabhanjan Dev shrine.
A towering new landmark of faith
Rising over the temple town of Salangpur in Botad district, the great Hanuman statue is one of the tallest murtis of the monkey-god Hanuman in the world — a vast modern landmark that towers beside the famous Kashtabhanjan Dev temple, visible across the flat Saurashtra plain for miles.
Salangpur has long been one of Gujarat’s most important Hanuman pilgrimage centres, home to the revered Kashtabhanjan Dev (“the breaker of afflictions”) shrine of the Swaminarayan tradition. The new colossal statue, unveiled in recent years, has added a striking modern dimension to the site — a towering figure of Hanuman, hands raised in blessing, set within a landscaped complex that draws pilgrims and visitors in great numbers.
The scale is the great impression: the immense bronze-toned figure against the open sky, the crowds gathering at its feet, the sense of devotion magnified. The complex around it offers viewing areas, gardens and the spiritual energy of one of Saurashtra’s busiest pilgrimage towns. For the visitor, the Salangpur Hanuman statue is a landmark of scale and faith — best combined with darshan at the historic Kashtabhanjan Dev temple next door.
Hanuman murti, Salangpur. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
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Salangpur. Wikimedia Commons.
Salangpur has long been one of Gujarat's most important Hanuman pilgrimage centres in Saurashtra.
The revered Kashtabhanjan Dev — "the breaker of afflictions" — shrine of the Swaminarayan tradition.
The new colossal Hanuman statue was unveiled in recent years, adding a striking modern dimension.
A towering figure of Hanuman visible across the flat Saurashtra plain, drawing pilgrims in great numbers.
Reasons to make the time
Giant murti
Among the tallest.
Hanuman
The breaker of afflictions.
Pilgrimage
A busy temple town.
Scale
Visible for miles.
Complex
Gardens and viewing.
Salangpur
Saurashtra's Hanuman seat.
What to look for inside
Salangpur
A towering Hanuman.
Gadhada
Swaminarayan's home.
How to spend an hour or two
See the giant murti
Among the world's tallest.
Take darshan
At Kashtabhanjan Dev.
Walk the complex
Gardens and views.
Visit on Saturday
The busiest darshan day.
Attend Hanuman Jayanti
The great festival.
Combine with Gadhada
The Swaminarayan town.
Salangpur. Wikimedia Commons.
A colossal Hanuman murti
The Salangpur Hanuman statue is one of the tallest murtis of Hanuman in the world — a vast modern figure set within a landscaped complex beside the historic Kashtabhanjan Dev temple, the celebrated Swaminarayan-tradition Hanuman shrine.
Visible across the flat Saurashtra plain, it has made Salangpur a landmark of scale as well as one of Gujarat’s busiest pilgrimage towns. A giant statue and temple complex; free to visit; busiest on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
One of the tallest Hanuman murtis in the world
Beside the historic Kashtabhanjan Dev temple
A landscaped complex with viewing areas
A major Saurashtra pilgrimage landmark
When to go
Cool and clear — ideal.
Temple fairs and utsavs.
Hot and dry.
⏰ Winter is ideal; temple festivals and Hanuman Jayanti draw the biggest gatherings.
Timings & entry
- Open through the day for darshan and viewing
- Busiest on Saturdays and Tuesdays
- Hanuman Jayanti draws the biggest gatherings
- Allow 1–2 hours for an unhurried visit
- No ticket required for the statue or temple complex
- Landscaped grounds with viewing areas and gardens
- Best combined with darshan at Kashtabhanjan Dev
- Winter, October to March, is the ideal season
Getting there
By Air
Bhavnagar airport sits about 85 km away, the nearest air link to Salangpur and the Botad region.
By Rail
Botad Junction is the nearest major railhead, well connected across the Saurashtra network.
By Road
Easily reached by road from Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar, with regular buses and taxis to Salangpur.
Shooting the murti
GOLDEN-HOUR FRIENDLY
A colossal figure against the open Saurashtra sky.
Best light
Come early or late, when soft light rakes across the towering bronze-toned figure.
What to shoot
The immense murti against the open sky, the crowds at its feet and the landscaped complex.
Be respectful
Keep darshan calm and unstaged; follow temple guidance inside the Kashtabhanjan Dev shrine.
Gear tip
Go wide to capture the full scale of the statue; a longer lens isolates the raised hands and face.
Know before you go
Where to eat around the ashram
Bajra Rotla
Millet bread & ghee.
Sev Tameta
Saurashtra curry.
Lasaniya Bataka
Garlicky potatoes.
Chaas
Spiced buttermilk.
Saurashtra flavours
Expect hearty vegetarian Saurashtra fare — millet rotla, sev tameta and cooling chaas.
Hanuman Statue, Salangpur FAQ
What is the Salangpur Hanuman statue?
One of the tallest Hanuman murtis in the world, at the Salangpur temple town.
What is Kashtabhanjan Dev?
The historic Hanuman shrine of the Swaminarayan tradition at Salangpur.
Is there an entry fee?
No — the temple and complex are free to visit.
When is it busiest?
Saturdays, Tuesdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
Best time to visit?
The cooler months, October to March.
What is nearby?
Gadhada, the Swaminarayan town, and Botad city.
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