Shri Hanuman Ji Vishal Murti Sthapna at Hari Om Mandir Temple

Chicago IL: Hari Om Mandir headed by Ayodhia Salwan, Chairman along with Board of trustees, Executive board members and other senior members, celebrated the Sthapna of Vishal 20 feet one piece white makrana stone Hanuman ji Murti (tallest in the world) with great fervor and gaiety on Tuesday, August, 27th 2013.

Everyone was waiting to witness the historic moment in their memories. Our installation experts started their job and with due respect started lifting Shiromani Bhagat Shri Hanuman Ji from laying position to standing position. While Chanting Hnuman chalissa continuously finally Shiromani Bhagat Shri Hanuman Ji was up and standing on the kesari aasan laid on the ground for Puja and Havan.

Our very learned Shastri Yogesh Pandya and Pt. Dinesh kumar did the puja and havan with great devotion. Everyone was overjoyed to see Shiromani Bhagat Shri Hanuman Ji sakshat in front. Puja was followed with the speeches. Chairman Ayodhia Salwan was very excited to explain the journey of Hanuman ji from start of the project till date. He felt pride on the whole Hari Om Parivar and its togetherness, with the result of which we were witnessing the moment. He introduced and welcomed the chief guest of the day Mr. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, MLA- Halka Dera Baba Nanak, Fatehgarh Churia, Punjab with a Siropa. He expressed his feelings to thank Mr Randhawa who came from India to USA on a very short notice to witness this historic day. Mr. Randhawa was Congress minister in Captain Arminder Singh’s team. Mr. Salwan also praised work of his father late Sh. Santokh Singh Randhawa who was State Minister of Punjab and Congress president. Mr. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa thanked Mr. Salwan for calling him on such an auspicious ceremony. He said there was a flood situation in his native area and as soon as he got this invitation and decided to come here in USA the flood ended. He believes that it’s all because of Sankat Mochan Hanuman ji. Mr. Randhawa believes in all religions and embraces all beliefs and faith. He is a Great man of principles and kind heart. Mr. Randhawa gave siropa to Bhajan Singh Bagri, Surinder Kalsi, Harpreet Kalsi, Ravi Sharma and Yogesh Sharma to recognize their work. President Brij Sharma thanked Mr. Salwan for all his hard work and sincere efforts in making this historic day a success and he spoke on the Mahima of Hanuman ji. After a few more speeches, the last stage of the work started. Now the engineers and our expert’s team started lifting Shiromani Bhagat Shri Hanuman Ji to place him on the final installation point on the center of the Lotus base. Another breath taking moment – everyone chanted Hanuman Ashtak (Sankat mochan) until Shiromani Bhagat Shri Hanuman Ji finally took his place on the Lotus base. We thank all the expert team members including structural engineer Bhajan Singh Bagri , Surinder Kalsi, Harpreet Kalsi from Kalsi Builders and our Moorti makers Ravi and Yogesh Sharma from India, Jaipur Moorti Museum. We also thank all the volunteers who worked hard to make this day successful. Thanks to our food sponsor Salwan family for arranging the breakfast, Lunch, water and soft drinks. Mr. Ayodhia Salwan Chairman of BOT also appreciated the efforts of all the past presidents worked on this project.

Finally Shiromani Bhagat Shri Hanuman Ji is standing upright in the premises of Hari Om Mandir and blessing everyone. The HOM management team is proud to announce the Grand Celebration and invites all the devotees from USA and around the world in the month of October from 14th to 20th October. Team has also desired extending the invitation to honorable president Barack Obama a great follower of Hanuman ji. !! Jai Bajrangbali !!

“Manojavam maarutatulyavegam, jitendriyam buddhimataam varistham,
Vaataatmajam vaanarayoothmukhyam, sriramdootam saranam prapadhye”

Executive Board:
Brij Lal Sharma;President, Indrajit Sarkar; Vice President, Sneh Chaudhary; Secretary, Vikas Choudhary; Treasurer, Jeetu Patel; Special Events, ShamTaxali; Property Management, Ramesh Bhardwaj; Publication & Parking, Anshu Paul; Education, Usha Verma; Food& Prasad. Board of Trustees: Ayodhia Salwan; Chairman, Sham Rawal; Vice Chairman, Mohan Karamchandani; Secretary, Krishan Lal Tejpal; Nirmal Bagga; Vipul Srivastava; Satish Chander; Amar Singla Priests: Shastri Yogesh Pandya& Pt.Dinesh Kumar

About Hari OM Mandir
Hari Om Mandir located at DuPage County in the heart of Chicago land. The Mandir has statues of all major North Indian Gods & Goddesses. Every Sunday there is a Havan and general congregation followed by Aarti and Bhojan Prasad. On every first Saturday of the month we have Devi Jagran from 7 – 10pm. Every Monday there is Shiv Puja and every Tuesday we have Hanuman Challis Path. There are two learned priests available in temple, for Poojas, Havan, Kathas etc in the temple and at home.
Please visit Hari Om Mandir at 6N020 Medinah Rd, Medinah, IL Phone: (630)980-0900