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Why do people throw the Prasad of Mehndipur Bala Ji on the hill? Know the reason
Samira Vishwas | April 19, 2026 9:24 PM CST

Mehandipur Balaji Temple is known for its unique traditions. The devotees who come here not only have darshan but also follow special beliefs. One of these traditions is to throw the Prasad near the temple instead of taking it home. Hanuman ji is worshiped in this temple. According to religious beliefs, the negative energy of the devotees goes away just by visiting this temple.

 

Mehndipur Balaji Temple is in Dausa district of Rajasthan. Thousands of people come to visit this temple every day. Many people believe that along with humans, ghosts also come here to pray. Now the question arises that what is the reason due to which people do not take Prasad home.

 

Reason for not taking Prasad home from the temple

According to religious experts, taking the Prasad of Mehandipur Balaji home can cause bad shadows or negative energy to reach the devotees’ homes. For this reason, not all devotees take the temple offerings home. Apart from this, the devotees should neither eat nor share the Prasad of this temple with anyone. The method of offering Prasad in this temple is also completely different from other temples.

What is the tradition of offering Prasad in the temple?

The tradition of offering Prasad in the temple is completely different. Here Prasad is offered in the temple in two ways. Requests and applications are made in the temple. Darkhaast means attendance, in which devotees offer Prasad in two plates, whereas in Arji, people offer Prasad in three plates.

 

 

Immediately after offering Prasad to the devotees in the temple, it has to be thrown on the hill near the temple. During that time devotees should not look back so that they do not have to face the evil shadow.

What is offered as Prasad?

Laddu is offered to Lord Hanuman in Mehndipur Balaji temple. Apart from this, rice is also offered to ghosts here. Urad is offered to Baba Bhairav ​​there.

How to reach Mehandipur Balaji Temple?

To reach this temple, people first have to reach Jaipur in Rajasthan from their state. From where Dausa is 55 kilometers away. After reaching Dausa, you can reach the temple by any bus or car.

Disclaimer: This article is based on religious beliefs. This is not confirmed.


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