A giant guardian of faith
Rising beside the great Kashtabhanjan Dev temple at Salangpur is one of Botad’s newest landmarks — a colossal statue of Lord Hanuman known as the ‘King of Salangpur’. Unveiled in recent years, the towering figure depicts Hanuman in a commanding pose and has quickly become an icon of the pilgrimage town, visible from afar and a magnet for photographs and devotion.
The statue has changed the village’s skyline and its visitor numbers alike, drawing sightseers alongside the Kashtabhanjan temple’s steady pilgrim traffic; viewing galleries and landscaped approaches handle the crowds. Come on a weekday for space, take the darshan at the older shrine first, and stay for the evening lighting — the figure reads across the Bhal for miles after dark.
Set within the expanding temple complex, the statue complements the ancient shrine with a grand modern gesture of faith, and is especially striking when illuminated in the evening. For the millions who throng Salangpur each year, the King of Salangpur has become a must-see addition — a monumental expression of the same Hanuman devotion that has made the town one of India’s great Hanuman pilgrimage centres.
The colossal King of Salangpur statue.
A colossal Hanuman for a pilgrim town
The Salangpur temple complex.
Salangpur draws millions to Kashtabhanjan Dev, one of India's great Hanuman pilgrimage centres.
A colossal Hanuman statue is planned to complement the ancient shrine with a grand modern landmark.
The 'King of Salangpur' is unveiled, rapidly becoming an emblem of the pilgrimage town.
A new icon of the pilgrimage town, drawing visitors to photograph and pay homage.
Reasons to make the time
Colossal statue
A giant Hanuman figure.
New Botad icon
A landmark of Salangpur.
By the temple
Beside Kashtabhanjan Dev.
Photo magnet
Visible from afar.
Lit at night
Striking when illuminated.
Grand devotion
Monumental faith.
What to look for inside
THE STATUEKing of Salangpur
The colossal Hanuman.
THE COMPLEXSalangpur
The temple precinct.
LANDMARKA new icon
A monumental modern gesture of faith.
AT NIGHTLit at dusk
Dramatic when illuminated after dark.
DEVOTIONHanuman bhakti
The heart of a great pilgrimage town.
THE SHRINEKashtabhanjan Dev
The ancient temple beside the statue.
How to spend an hour or two
See the statue
Stand before the colossal Hanuman that towers over the Salangpur complex.
Grasp the scale
Visible from afar, the giant figure rewards a slow walk around its high base.
Visit the temple
Pair your visit with darshan at the adjacent Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman temple.
Come at dusk
Linger for the illumination, when the statue glows against the evening sky.
Take photos
Frame the towering figure from the plaza and the surrounding temple precinct.
Join the devotion
Share in the worship at this grand modern shrine alongside the traditional temple.
The Salangpur complex and statue.
A colossal Hanuman figure
The ‘King of Salangpur’ is a colossal statue of Hanuman raised within the expanding Salangpur temple complex — a towering figure on a high base, designed as a modern landmark to complement the ancient Kashtabhanjan shrine.
Monumental in scale and dramatic when illuminated, it has rapidly become an emblem of the pilgrimage town, drawing visitors to photograph and pay homage alongside the traditional temple.
Colossal Hanuman statue
High base / plaza
Beside Kashtabhanjan temple
Illuminated at night
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the best season for pilgrimage. Comfortable all day for an unhurried visit.
Green countryside; pleasant temple visits, though showers can interrupt outdoor photography.
Hot and dry — visit early or late in the day to avoid the harsh midday heat.
⏰ Come toward dusk to see the statue illuminated; combine it with darshan at the Kashtabhanjan temple.
Timings & entry
- Viewable through the day
- Striking when lit at dusk
- Part of the temple complex
- Allow 30–45 minutes
- No entry fee
- Within the Salangpur complex
- Be respectful of worship
- Combine with the temple
Getting there
By Air
Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad airports serve the region, with onward road connections to Salangpur.
By Rail
Botad and Barwala railheads are the nearest stations, linked to the wider Gujarat network.
By Road
At Salangpur, about 25 km from Botad, easily reached by road from across Saurashtra.
At the statue
GIANT & GRAND
A colossal new landmark
What to shoot
The towering statue, framed from the plaza for a sense of its colossal scale.
Context
The temple complex around it, placing the modern icon beside the ancient shrine.
Best light
The statue lit at dusk, when illumination makes the figure glow.
Be discreet
Respect the worship around you, and keep prayer spaces calm and unstaged.
Know before you go
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THALIKathiawadi Thali
Rotla, kadhi, shaak and ghee-rich fare.
GANTHIYAGanthiya & fafda
Saurashtra's fried snacks.
PRASADTemple bhojan
Free seva meals at the temples.
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Pure-veg fare; free annadan at the shrines.
King of Salangpur FAQ
What is the King of Salangpur?
A colossal new statue of Hanuman raised beside the Kashtabhanjan temple at Salangpur.
How big is it?
Colossal — a towering figure visible from afar.
When was it unveiled?
In recent years (2023).
Where is it?
Within the Salangpur temple complex in Botad.
Is there an entry fee?
No, it's free.
When should I visit?
Toward dusk, to see it illuminated.
What's nearby?
The Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman temple.
Why visit?
It's a striking new icon of the pilgrimage town.
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Published 26 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026