Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi to Visit Ram Temple for First Time in 200+ Years

🛕 NATIONAL

April 29, 2025
Thematic Focus: Indian Culture | Temple Traditions | GS Paper 1

🕊️ Intro Whisper:

When the feet of the eternal custodian step beyond the threshold, even silence bows in reverence.

🔹 Key Highlights: Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi to Visit Ram Temple for First Time in 200+ Years

• Mahant Prem Das, Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi, will visit the Ram Temple, Ayodhya on April 30, 2025 (Akshay Tritiya)
• Breaks centuries-old custom that forbids the Gaddi Nasheen from leaving temple premises
• Decision taken after divine calling and approval from Nirvani Akhara Panchayat (400-member council)

🏯 Historical Roots

• Hanuman Garhi established around the 10th century
• Hanuman is believed to be guardian of Ram Janmabhoomi
• Gaddi Nasheen seen as Hanuman’s earthly representative
• Traditionally sends Hanuman’s insignia (chinnah) to other events, never goes in person

👣 Significance of This Event

• Spiritual milestone: Reflects a symbolic reunion between Hanuman and Ram
• Represents spiritual evolution within the Nirvani Akhara and Sant community
• Procession details:
  • Begins at Hanuman Garhi on a chariot with chinnah
  • Switches to four-wheeler near Ram Mandir (security compliance)
  • Offers include 56 Bhog items (a symbol of divine hospitality)

🧭 Concept Explainer:

This journey is more than a ritual — it’s a mythical gesture in motion. The Gaddi Nasheen’s movement reflects living tradition adapting to sacred duty. By stepping outside Hanuman Garhi, Mahant Prem Das symbolises Hanuman’s unending devotion following Ram to his newly consecrated abode.

In Hindu dharma, rituals may pause, but bhakti finds its path.

🧾 GS Mapping:

• GS Paper 1: Indian Culture | Pilgrimage Practices | Temple Governance
• Essay Paper: Faith & Change | Tradition in Motion

💠 A Thought Spark — by IAS Monk:

“When faith takes one step forward, centuries rise like lotus petals to bless the path.”