Bal Hanuman Temple in Delhi is located on Baba Kharak Singh
Marg, New Delhi near Connaught Place, Jantar Mandir. The temple is believed to
have existed during the period of Pandavas when Delhi was known as
Indraprastha. The murti worshipped in the Bala Hanuman Mandir is swayambhuhu –
not human made but which appeared on its own.
The face of murti of Hanuman worshipped in the temple that
of a Balak or young child. Thus he is popularly known as Bal Hanuman.
The murti faces south and therefore only one eye is seen.
Mace is in his left hand. Right hand rests on chest. The murti is adorned with
flowers and a chentura.
The main entrance door of the Bal Hanuman Temple is embossed
with artwork depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Ramacharitamanas of Tulsidas
is painted on the roof of the main mandap in the temple complex. Sundarkand is
engraved in marble slabs in the main mandap.