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| name = Hanuman Dandi Temple<br />
| image = Hanuman-Dandi-Temple-dwarka.jpg<br />
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| map_type = India Gujarat<br />
| map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India<br />
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| state = [[Gujarat]]<br />
| location = Beyt Dwarka<br />
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| architecture = [[Hindu temple architecture]]<br />
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| deity = [[Hanuman]] and [[Makaradhwaja]]<br />
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The '''Hanuman Dandi Temple''' is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] [[Hindu temple|temple]] located on [[Bet Dwarka|Beyt Dwarka]], an island off the coast of [[Gujarat]], [[India]], dedicated to the [[Hindu deities|deity]] [[Hanuman]] and his son [[Makaradhwaja|Makardhwaj]]. Situated approximately 5 kilometers from the [[Dwarkadhish Temple]] in Bet Dwarka, this temple is unique as it features idols of Hanuman and Makardhwaj, showcasing a rare depiction of Hanuman, who is traditionally considered a celibate, with his progeny.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bet Dwarka – Dandi Hanuman {{!}} District Devbhumi Dwarka, Government of Gujarat {{!}} India |url=https://devbhumidwarka.nic.in/tourist-place/bet-dwarka-dandi-hanuman/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Legend ==<br />
According to [[Hindu mythology|mythology]], during the battle of [[Ramayana]], [[Hanuman]] encountered [[Makaradhwaja|Makardhwaj]], who was born from Hanuman's sweat droplets consumed by a fish. The temple commemorates their meeting and represents themes of duty, valor, and familial bonds in the lore of Hanuman.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-03 |title=all about lord Hanuman and Hanuman Chalisa» Blog Archive » Lord Hanuman and Makardhwaja, his son |url=http://www.lordhanuman.info/index.php/lord-hanuman-and-makardhwaja-his-son |access-date=2024-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203224758/http://www.lordhanuman.info/index.php/lord-hanuman-and-makardhwaja-his-son |archive-date=2011-12-03 }}</ref><br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The [[Hindu temple architecture|temple architecture]] embodies typical elements of Gujarati design but is notably simplistic, focusing on the sanctity of the [[Murti|idols]] rather than ornate embellishment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=renu |date=2019-02-21 |title=Hanuman Dandi Temple Dwarka {{!}} Hanuman Dandi Temple Dwarka Trip {{!}} Dwarka City |url=https://tours.sacredyatra.com/dwarka/hanuman-dandi-temple/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages}}</ref><br />
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== Pilgrimage ==<br />
Hanuman Dandi Temple is a significant [[pilgrimage]] site, attracting devotees who come to pay homage to Hanuman and explore the unique father-son relationship depicted between Hanuman and Makardhwaj.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Dwarkadhish Temple]]<br />
* [[Bet Dwarka]]<br />
* [[Shivrajpur beach]]<br />
* [[Sudarshan Setu]]<br />
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