Ahmedabad: Shri Sankatmochan Mahavir Hanuman Neeb Karori Baba Temple, Rancharda, Ahmedabad, will celebrate Hanuman Prakototsav (Hanuman Jayanti) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with devotion and large-scale participation expected from devotees across the region. A key highlight of the celebration will be the darshan of a rare reclining idol of Lord Hanuman, measuring 20 feet in length and 8 feet in width, and weighing approximately 2000 kilograms. Crafted from special stone sourced from Rajasthan, the idol is among the few in India in a reclining posture. It features a unique depiction of Pataallok with Ahiravan beneath Hanumanji’s feet, along with Lord Ram and Laxman, and Makardhwaj by his side.The day-long celebrations will include Maha Prasad distribution throughout the day, followed by Sunderkand recitation at 6:00 PM and Maha Aarti at 8:00 PM.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pravinbhai Garg, founder of the temple, said, “This celebration is not only a religious gathering but also a message of service and devotion. By the grace of Baba Neeb Karori Maharajji, devotees visiting the temple will experience spiritual peace and divine blessings.”
The temple, which completed 15 months since its establishment on November 23, 2025, has become a vibrant center for spiritual and social activities. Major festivals such as Guru Purnima, Navratri, Rakshabandhan, Ganesh Utsav, Kali Chaudas Havan, and Dussehra are celebrated with devotional programs and community participation.
As part of its ongoing service initiatives, the temple operates three Ram Roti Seva Raths, serving nearly 500 meals twice daily at different locations. It also conducts free medical check-ups and medicine distribution every Wednesday and Sunday, provides facilities for sadhus and saints, and offers drinking water for travelers.
The temple also promotes inclusivity by inviting elderly, differently-abled, and visually impaired devotees to participate in Sunderkand and Hanuman Chalisa recitations, along with special prasad services for senior citizens.
The temple’s activities are supported by dedicated sevaks including Kiritbhai Patel, along with Bharatbhai Joshi, Rahul Barot, Niravbhai Patel, and Rushabhbhai Shah, whose contributions continue to strengthen the temple’s community outreach. All devotees are warmly invited to attend the celebrations and seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman and Baba Neeb Karori Maharajji on this auspicious occasion.