The cultural and religious heritage of Rajasthan includes many such temples which are known for their unique beliefs and mysterious stories. One of these is a very special temple, where the work of justice is not a normal human institution but a supernatural power. This temple is – Pritaraja Temple, which people also know as ‘Phantaraj Sarkar’.
Who is Penraj?
‘Phantaraja’ literally means – the king of the phantoms. According to folk beliefs, Pritaraja is the divine power that is the suzerain of those souls and ghosts who would not have found peace on earth due to crime or injustice. Phantaraj plays the role of a judge, who punishes criminals according to his deeds. The special thing here is that Phastraj is neither human nor any traditional judiciary. They are believed to be the souls of the dead who do justice according to crime, and their decisions are firm and fair.
That mysterious temple of Rajasthan
The temple of Phantaraj is located in the premises of Mehandipur Balaji Dham located in Dausa district of Rajasthan. This temple is famous for its different style and powerful justice system. Local people believe that this temple is a Shaktipeeth not only for Lord Hanuman and Bhairav Baba but also for Phantraj. Here, whoever does some kind of crime, deceit or injustice in his life, there is anger of Pritaraja on him. It is said that this spiritual power holds the soul of the criminal and gives him the fruits of his actions.
Crime of justice according to crime
Many miraculous stories of Phantaraj’s justice are prevalent in Mehndipur Balaji Dham.
If a person lies or uses abusive words, then Phastraja gives him mental pain.
Those who theft, cheating or injustice are disturbed by terrible dreams.
In serious crimes, the judicial system of prerection is immediately implemented, due to which the criminal has to suffer in real life.
It is believed that this system of Pritaraj justice not only creates peace in the society, but also the mind of the people.
Just justice, he himself
According to local beliefs, Penraj is not an intermediary or other powerful soul but himself a judge who keeps an account of crime and sin at the spiritual level. They punish criminals without any favor, and their decision does not give any compensation or rid of them. Devotees believe that if they go through the justice process of Phantaraj, they find the path to improve life. Many times people who suffer from mental and spiritual sufferings come here and get rid of their sufferings by going to the shelter of Phantaraj.
Temple’s secret and amazing power
Many mysterious incidents have come to light about the Phantaraj temple. Many devotees say that they have strange experiences as soon as they come here-like feeling the presence of an invisible power. The temple has also recorded a sudden drop in temperature, strange sounds and invisible aura to appear in the temple. These incidents have deepened the mysterious image of this temple.
Importance of Prastharaj in society and spirituality
It is sometimes difficult to reach the judicial system in rural areas of Rajasthan. In such a situation, temples like Phastraj and their judicial system act as a ray of hope for the people. Here justice is not limited to law and administration only, but even at spiritual and moral level, criminals have to suffer the fruits of their actions. This strengthens the feeling of morality and honesty in the society.
