These days, Dundahera village of Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh has become a center of deep faith for the devotees of the country and the world. The fame of Shri Balaji Dham located here has reached across seven seas. But behind the fame of this Dham, there is such a harsh penance that even modern science will be surprised to hear about it. The founder of the Dham, Mahamandaleshwar Bhaiya Das Ji Maharaj, has been engaged in hard penance for the welfare of the nation and world peace for the last 37 years.
Maharaj ji claims that in these 37 years he never rested lying down. They either do meditation while sitting or while standing and remain engrossed in the devotion of Lord Hanuman. He says that he feels relaxed only by chanting the name of the Lord. Some of the main stages of his penance which amaze the devotees.
- Sadhana without sleeping for 37 years: devotion to God while sitting or standing.
- Abstinence from food for 16 years: living only on fruits or liquids for a long time.
- Vow of silence for three and a half years: Complete silence for spiritual peace and connection with God.
- journey of 45 thousand kilometers
21 days parikrama and chanting of ‘Sitaram’
Devotees have an unwavering belief that no devotee coming to Shri Balaji Dham returns empty handed. The biggest belief here is the special parikrama of 21 days. According to the devotees, whoever circumambulates the Dham continuously reciting the name of Sitaram for 21 days, his biggest wish is fulfilled by the grace of Hanuman ji.
Huge Cowshed and Akhand Bhandara
Established about 18 years ago, this Dham is not limited to just worship, but is a living example of service. A huge cow shed is operated in the Dham premises where hundreds of cows are given selfless service. A huge Bhandara is organized here every day, in which devotees coming from India and abroad take Prasad. Due to the fame of Maharaj ji, now people are coming not only from UP or Haryana but also from abroad for darshan.
pledge for national welfare
Mahamandaleshwar Bhaiya Das Ji Maharaj says that his sadhana is not for himself, but for the progress of the country and world peace. They believe that this entire ashram and the miracles happening here are actually being governed by the wishes of Hanuman ji.