Bhadra Maruti Temple, an ancient Hindu temple, is located in Khuldabad close to Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple, located at a distance of almost four kms from the famous Ellora caves, enshrines the idol of Lord Hanuman in its sanctum sanctorum or garbhagriha of the temple. Khuldabad was earlier known as Bhadravati.

Legend of Bhadra Maruti Temple
According to a legendary tale Khuldabad was earlier ruled by a noble king named Bhadrasena. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Rama and often sang songs in his honour and praise. It is said that once day Lord Hanuman descended to this place to listen to the devotional songs of Lord Rama. He was so captivated by the songs that unknowingly he took a reclining posture known as `Bhava-samadhi` that happens to be a yogic posture. After completing his songs King Bhadrasen was amazed to see the Lord in samadhi before him. He offered his prayers to the Lord and requested him to reside in this location forever and bestow his blessings on the devotees visiting the temple.

Deities of Bhadra Maruti Temple
Bhadra Maruti Temple, reciting the legends the Lord Rama, enshrines the idol of Lord Hanuman in a reclining or in a sleeping posture. It is one of the three places to house the idol of Lord Hanuman in sleeping posture, the other two being Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh and Jam Sawali in Madhya Pradesh.

Bhadra Maruti Temple is one of the most notable places to visit in Aurangabad. Devotees from far off places visit the religious centre in multitude especially during festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti and Ramnavami that are celebrated on a grand scale with great enthusiasm and fiesta. Besides, devotees also visit the temple on Saturdays in Marathi calendar month "Shravan"

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