125th Prakatotsav Celebrations at Rancharda Hanuman Temple

        Day-Long Seva and Devotion at Baba Neem Karoli Temple

Bilkul Online | Ahmedabad | 25 Nov 2025

On the auspicious occasion of the 125th Prakatotsav (birth anniversary) of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, the Shri Sankatmochan Mahavir Hanuman Temple at Rancharda, Ahmedabad, will host a full day of religious and social activities. The temple, established with the divine blessings of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, has invited devotees from all communities to participate and seek spiritual grace.

The celebrations will begin in the morning with a collective recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa by around 300 school children, followed by distribution of gifts and chocolates to young students.

Throughout the day, the temple’s “Ram Roti Seva Rath” will serve meals to the needy, providing food to hundreds of people across different locations in the city.

In the evening, a blanket distribution drive will be held at 7 pm for underprivileged families and individuals. This will be followed by 21 repetitions of the Hanuman Chalisa, devotional kirtan, and finally, “Baba Ka Bhandara,” where dinner prasad will be lovingly served to all devotees.

Temple founder Dr. Praveen Garg stated that the event is open to everyone, adding:

“Through this celebration, we not only honor a divine spiritual occasion but also promote the message of selfless service. This temple is the fourth location in India where a reclining (resting) idol of Lord Hanuman is installed, and devotees continue to experience the divine grace of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj.”

Temple Highlights

• The temple completed 15 months on November 23, 2025.
• 65 Sundarkand recitations have been conducted in this period.
• Major festivals like Hanuman Jayanti, Guru Purnima, Navratri, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, Kali Chaudas, Dussehra, and others are celebrated with traditional devotion, music, and rituals.
• Two Ram Roti Seva Raths operate daily, serving meals to 200–300 people every morning and evening, distributing food at various locations.
• Senior citizens, disabled and visually challenged children are invited regularly to participate in Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa recitations.
• Special meals, honor and care are arranged for elderly devotees.
• On auspicious days, Akhanda Hanuman Chalisa and Ramcharitmanas recitations are organized.
• A monthly Havan is held on the first Tuesday, open to all devotees.
• Every Sunday, the temple conducts Sundarkand, kirtan, and aarti.
• In addition, free medical checkup and medicine distribution is offered every Wednesday and Sunday, along with accommodation for visiting saints and a drinking water facility for travelers.

The Shri Sankatmochan Mahavir Hanuman temple continues to attract growing footfall every day, as devotees visit to seek the blessings of Hanumanji and Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj. Devotees such as Kiritbhai Patel, Bharatbhai Joshi, Rahul Barot, Niravbhai Patel, and Rishabh Shah are among those who offer regular seva with devotion and dedication.