Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling offers prayer for peace,

 security and well being of Sikkim and the Sikkimese people at the

 famous Hanuman Temple at Salasar

Gangtok, June 30, 2010:

The Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Chamling undertook journey by road today to the famous Hanuman Temple at Salasar, 57 kms from Sikar in Rajasthan. On arrival at Sikar, the Hon’ble Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by the Additional District Collector and the Superintendent of Police. The Rajasthan Police contingent also presented the Guard of Honour to the Chief Minister. 

The Hon’ble Chief Minister joined the sacred congregation for the evening aarati at the famous temple to offer his prayer for peace, security and well being of Sikkim and the Sikkimese people.

The famous temple at Salasar constructed about 256 years ago has continued to remain as one of the most sacred places of worship drawing devotees and tourists from within and outside the Country for centuries. Rich in local folklore and religious mysticism, the temple was built by the King of Aswathama of the neighbourhood region in the good old days. Legend has it that Lord Hanumana came to the dream of the King and told him to construct the temple in honour of one devotee Mohandas for his devotion and spiritual obeisance offered to Lord Hanumana. In compliance to the holy injunction, the King made a statue of Lord Hanumana and the temple handed over the same to the staunch devotee Mohandas. The temple is today served and looked after by eight generation of priests belonging to the descendents of Mohandas family.

   The Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling was accompanied by Smt. Tika Maya Chamling, Shri RS Basnet, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Principal Resident Commissioner, Sikkim House. The Chief Minister is also scheduled to visit the famous shrine of Ajmer Sharif tomorrow.