Hanuman ji is usually seen in red or saffron color. The famous verse “Red Body, Red Langur, Vajra Body, Rakshas, Jai Jai Jai Kapi Sur” describes his red color, which prevails throughout the body from his fingernail to the crown. But have you ever seen Kale Hanuman ji? It may be surprising, but black statues of Hanuman ji are also installed in some parts of India, behind which interesting mythology is attached.
Kala Hanuman Temple of Nizamabad
‘Shri Nalla Hanuman Mandirm’ (Kala Hanuman Temple) located in Ghazulpeta in Nizamabad district of Telangana is one of this unique temples. The black stone statue made here was installed in 1836 and today millions of devotees come here to visit here.
An ancient story is prevalent behind the establishment of the temple. After making the idol, it was being brought in a bullock cart to install it in Saint Shiromani Math. But at one place the bullock cart stopped and stopped. Even after many attempts, the bullock cart did not move. At night, Saint Shiromani Maharaj saw Hanuman ji in the dream and ordered him to install the idol there. After this, in 1836, the idol was installed at that place in the dense forest.
The temple also has a statue of Lord Dattatreya along with Hanuman ji. Devotees believe that if someone revolves around this temple 108 times, then his mind gets peace and gets rid of bad deeds.
Kale Hanuman ji in Jaipur
There are two Kale Hanuman idols in Jaipur, Rajasthan – one in a silver mint and the other near Hawa Mahal. Especially inside Sanganeri Gate, the statue of East Kale Hanuman ji was installed by King Jai Singh of Amer. This temple is grand like a palace and there are idols of other deities other than Hanuman ji.
Black mystery: Shani Dev’s mischief
The legend of Hanuman ji being black is very interesting. When Hanuman ji studied with his guru Suryadev, he had to bring his son Shani Dev as Guru Dakshina. When Shani Dev saw Hanuman ji, he got angry and put his mischief, which made Hanuman ji’s color black. Even after this, Hanuman ji fulfilled the Guru’s command and took Shani Dev to Suryadev. Seeing his devotion, Shani Dev promised that his curve vision will have no effect on those who worship Hanuman on Saturday.
In this way, the idols of Kale Hanuman ji not only have spiritual significance for the devotees, but their mythology also deepen the faith and devotion in the minds of the devotees. If you ever get an opportunity to see the temple of Kale Hanuman, then you must feel his amazing energy and esoteric secrets.
