Hanumangarh city

Hanumangarh is a city in northern Rajasthan state in western India, arranged on the banks of the stream Ghaggar likewise distinguished as Ancient Sarasvati waterway, situated around 400 km from Delhi. It is the authoritative seat of Hanumangarh District. The region headquarter Hanumangarh is arranged on the bank of Ghaggar River which is the present type of the last legendary waterway Saraswati.

Ghaggar River, which is called as 'Nali' in nearby tongue separates the region headquarter into two sections. In the north of Ghaggar River, Hanumangarh Town and in the south the residence of Hanumangarh Junction is situated. Hanumangarh Town is the fundamental focal point of business exercises and the ious principle workplaces including office of the region authority are arranged in Hanumangarh Town. Prior, Hanumangarh was the kingdom of 'Bhati' Rajputs. It was worked by Bhupat child of Bhati King of Jaisalmer in 1295 AD.

Bhupat named it as 'Bhatner' in the memory of his dad. Bhatner's most extreme significance was because of its area on Delhi-Multan highway. Traders from Central Asia, Sindh and Kabul used to movement to Delhi and Agra through Bhatner. In the year 1805, Suratsingh the King of Bikaner took control of Bhatner subsequent to vanquishing Bhatis. Since the day of triumph was Tuesday, the day owed to Lord Hanuman so the name of Bhatner was kept as Hanumangarh.

Attractions & Places to Visit in Hanumangarh

Bhatner Fort
Considered to be one of the oldest forts in India, the Bhatner Fort or Hanumangarh Fort is located on the banks of the river Ghaggar. The importance of the fort can be gauged from the fact that Empror Akbar mentioned it in Ain-e-Akbari. The fort was built around 1700 years ago by Bhupat, the son of Jaisalmer’s King Bhatti and has withstood the ravages of time and war extremely well. Many a fearsome ruler including Timur and Prithviraj Chauhan tried to capture the fort, but such was its strength that for centuries no one succeeded at getting their hands on it. Finally, in the year 1805, Raja Surat Singh of Bikaner vanquished the Bhattis and captured the fort. The fort is heavily fortified and has many stunning gates, it also houses temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman.

Temple of Shri Gogaji
At around 120 km from the city of Hanumangarh, lies the Temple of Shri Gogaji. Legend has it that Gogaji was a warrior who possessed spiritual powers and he is also referred to as the ‘God of Snakes’. The temple was built in his honour almost 900 years ago by Bikaner’s Maharaja Shri Ganga Singh and stands on an elevated mount. What’s particularly interesting about the temple is its mix of Muslim and Hindu styles of architecture. The temple is marked with stunning engravings and houses a beautiful statue of Gogaji on horseback, with a lance in his hand and a snake around his neck. People of all faiths visit the temple especially during the Gogamedi festival.

Gogamedi Panorama
Gogamedi, a village located in Hanumangarh bears religious importance. The Gogamedi Fair, held during the Gogamedi Festival in memory of Shri Gogaji attracts locals and tourists alike. The panoramic view of Gogamedi is truly stunning and awe-inspiring, and makes for a great spot for photography.

Kalibangan
A spot that’s a must-visit for archaeology buffs, Kalibangan is famous for the site where relics from the Indus Valley Civilization were unearthed. The relics belong to the Harappan and pre-Harappan settlements from the year 2500 BC. Excavations at Kalibangan have revealed Harappan seals, human skeletons, unknown scripts, stamps, copper bangles, beads, coins, toys, terracotta and shells. Another place to visit here is the Archaeological Museum, which was set up in 1983 to house findings from an excavation conducted on the Harappan site during 1961-1969. The museum here houses three galleries – the pre-Harappan one, and two devoted to Harappan artefacts

Temple of Mata Bhadrakali
Located at a distance of 7 kms from Hanumangarh, the temple of Mata Bhadrakali is on the banks of the Ghaggar River. The deity the temple is dedicated to one of the many avatars of Goddess Durga. Constructed by the sixth king of Bikaner Maharaja Ram Singh, the temple houses an idol made entirely out of red stone. The temple is open to the public throughout the week.