Hanuman Temple

The temple maintains an extended schedule designed to accommodate working devotees and those with varying routines. Monday through Saturday, the temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, hours extend further—opening at 5:30 AM and remaining open until 11:00 PM.

Four aartis structure the day's worship. The morning aarti at 7:00 AM draws those beginning their day with ritual observance. A bhog aarti follows at noon, an evening aarti at 8:00 PM, and a final aarti at 9:30 PM. Arriving a few minutes before an aarti allows time to find a place within the sanctum and settle into the atmosphere of worship. The 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM aartis are particularly well-attended times to experience the temple's rhythm of devotion.

Festivals Through the Year

The temple observes several major festivals that draw increased numbers of devotees and typically feature special rituals and enhanced decoration. Ram Navmi marks the birth of Lord Ram, while Hanuman Jayanti commemorates Hanuman's birth—occasions of particular significance at a temple dedicated to this deity. Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. The temple also observes Hanumanji Palki, a festival procession, along with Dussehra and Kartik Purnima. Specific dates and detailed observances for these festivals vary year to year and should be confirmed directly with the temple.

Visiting: Etiquette and Practicalities

Visitors should dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, as is customary in Hindu temples. Footwear must be removed before entering the sanctum. The temple welcomes devotees of all backgrounds, though visitors should approach the space with reverence for those engaged in worship.

If you wish to make an offering, flowers, incense, and coconut are common choices. Given the temple's association with oil offerings, this too is an appropriate gift; temple staff can guide you on proper procedures if you are unfamiliar with the custom. Photography policies may vary; it is courteous to ask permission before photographing within the temple space. Plan your visit according to the temple's operating hours, and consider attending an aarti if your schedule permits—these rituals form the heart of the temple's daily life.

Location and Access

Shree Hanuman Mandir is located at Picket Road, 2 R. S. Sapre Marg, opposite the L. T. Marg Police Station, in Mumbai 400002. The coordinates 27.0965°N, 76.2947°E can be entered into navigation applications. The central Mumbai location makes the temple accessible by local transport. Taxi services or public transport can bring you to the vicinity; asking locals for directions to Shree Hanuman Mandir on Picket Road will likely yield helpful guidance. The reference point of the L. T. Marg Police Station opposite the temple may assist in locating it.

Contact and Information

For specific inquiries about festivals, rituals, darshan timings, or other details, you may contact the temple directly. The phone number is +91 022 22066262, and email inquiries can be sent to PicketRoadHanumanTemple@gmail.com. Temple staff can provide guidance on any aspect of your visit and confirm whether special observances or altered timings apply on particular dates.