Ulta Hanuman Mandir located at Sanwer, around 30 km south of
Ujjain, is famous for a Hanuman murti (idol) which is upside down. The devotees
who visit the temple are full of stories of desire fulfillment, relief to
health issues and family problems.
Picture of Ulte Hanuman
It is a swamyambhu murti - that which appeared due to divine providence.
Story of Ulta Hanuman Mandir
The story of Ulta Hanuman Mandir is associated with
Ahiravana. The popular belief is that Hanuman went to the netherworld ( Patal
loka) from the spot where the Ulta Hanuman murti is located. Ahiravana had kidnapped
Bhagvan Sri Ram and Lakshman and taken them to the Patal Lok. Hanuman went to
the underworld and rescued the brothers by annihilating the demon.
The Temple
People visit the temple for three or five Tuesdays continuously
for peace and prosperity in life. The belief is that even the most difficult
problems in life will be solved after having darshan of Hanuman here for five
Tuesdays.
The murtis worshipped in the temple are:
- Ram Parivar (Bhagavan Sri Ram, Mata Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman)
- Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Upside down Hanuman murti
Offerings
The main offering to Hanuman here is Chola – chickpeas.
The temple courtyard has numerous trees associated with
Hindu religion among them are two ancient Parijata tree. There is a belief that
Hanuman resides in the tree.