The Motamal Maharaj Temple is located in the town of Karhal in the Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to prabhu Hanuman and commemorates the martyrdom of Motamal, the commander of Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Rajput king of Delhi. Senapati Motamal Ji was martyred at the hands of King Jaichand in a battle fought at this very spot. The Motamal Maharaj Temple is also known as the Manokamna Purti Temple.
History and Architecture of the Motamal Maharaj Temple
❀ According to Bhakti Bharat, the Motamal Maharaj Temple is an 800-year-old center of devotion.
❀ According to history, Motamal Maharaj attained martyrdom in the war at this place and Prithviraj Chauhan built this temple in his honour.
❀ According to legends, after Motamal's death, he appeared in Prithviraj's dream and asked him to build a temple at the place where he had attained martyrdom. Motamal ji was a great devotee of Hanuman ji, hence the idol of Hanuman was installed in the temple premises, along with a similar story is also associated with the temple.
Motamal Maharaj Temple Darshan Timings
The temple is open 24 hours a day throughout the week. According to Bhakti Bharat, devotees flock here especially on Tuesdays.
Major Festivals of Motamal Maharaj Temple
Hanuman Jayanti is the main festival of the Motamal Maharaj Temple. According to Bhakti Bharat, the temple celebrates Budhwa Mangal on the last Tuesday of the month of Bhadrapada.
How to reach Motamal Maharaj Temple
❀ Motamal Maharaj Temple is located in Karhal, Uttar Pradesh, India.
❀ According to Bhaktibharat, the temple is well connected by road.
❀ Takhrau Halt Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the temple, which is only 5.41 kilometres away.
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