ବେଡି ହନୁମାନ ମନ୍ଦିର Bedi Hanuman Temple

A small sea side temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is situated west of Chakranarayan temple in Puri. The temple is known as Daria Mahavir Temple. In local language 'Daria' means 'Sea' and Mahavir is another name of Lord Hanuman. The temple is located on the left side of the Chakratirtha road leading from Subash Bose Chowk to Penthakata. From the architectural point of view the temple is not so important but from the religious point of view, it occupies an important position in the cultural history of Puri. The exact geographical location of the temple is LONGITUDE 85050’67”E and LATITUDE 19048’03”N. The temple is facing towards east. The outer walls of the temple housed images of different Deities. The image of Anjana, holding a baby in her lap, is carved on the western side wall. There is a female divinities over a decorated pedestal on the northern side wall. The image of Lord Ganesha is carved on the southern side wall.nnThe presiding deity is a two armed Hanuman, holding a ladu (sweet) in left hand a gada (mace) in his right hand. Famous rituals like Pana sankranti, Hanuman Jayanti, Rama Navami etc are observed in this temple. The temple is also known as Bedi Hanuman Temple. The temple has an interesting story behind the name 'Bedi Hanuman'.nnIt is believed that Daria Mahavir protects Sankha kshetra Puri against the fury of the sea. It is Daria Mahavir's duty to see that the sea does not cross its limits and enter the peripheral boundaries of Puri. But when the Jagannath Temple was built, Varuna, the God of the Sea, able to came to the Jagannath temple to pay his respects. In the meantime sea water entered the city, causing considerable damage to the temple. The devotees prayed to Lord Jagannath who asked Hanuman to explain how the sea entered the city in his presence. Lord Hanuman told that he was not present at that time and was left for Ayodhya without informing him. On hearing about Lord Hanuman's unscheduled visit to Ayodhya, Lord Jagannath got his hands and feet tied with rope (bedi) and asked him to be vigilant on the sea shore day and night. Since his hands and feet tied with rope (bedi), he is known as 'Bedi Hanuman' or 'Chained Hanuman'. There is a popular belief that since then, the sea has not entered into the city.nud83cudf3aud83cudf3aud83cudf3aud83cudf3aud83dude4fud83dude4fud83dude4fud83dude4fud83dude4fud83dude4fud83dude4fud83cudf3aud83cudf3aud83cudf3aud83cudf3aud83cudf3a

Good place to visit if u r in puri.

Worst behavior of priests of this temple I have ever faced in my life. Priests in these temple are so annoying and so misbehaved that one of them tried to snatch money from my hands as i refused to donate more than 20 rs, saying that you should donate a big rupees note. Literally if you visit just ignore the priests at this temple, lest their conduct will be such to steal every single penny of yours.

Great temple to visit lord hanuman;Devote your faith in lord hanuman.But at the same time beware of pandits at this temple,specially.With all due respect,Pandits at this temple are so ill mannered;misbehaved;unconscionable and greedy;despite the fact that people of Odisha are so humble and well behaved with other people.nnThey will have a eye upon your pennys and overtly asks to donate money. And if you donate less money then they will not let you see lord Hanuman from proximity. They will keep on insisting you to pay tons of money on some fake pretexts.

Is it necessary to visit all temples? ₹5 entry fee.