About Hanumangarh

Hanumangarh is a city located on the banks of the Ghaggar River in the northern part of Rajasthan, India. Known for its deep historical roots, the city is home to the famous Bhatner Fort, one of the oldest and strongest forts in India, believed to date back over 1,700 years.

Nearby, the ancient site of Kalibangan stands as a major archaeological treasure of the Indus Valley Civilization, featuring excavated fire altars, pottery, and town planning remains that highlight the region’s significance in early human history. The Kalibangan Archaeological Museum houses artifacts from these excavations, including seals, terracotta figurines, and tools.

Hanumangarh is an important agricultural district, flourishing due to the Indira Gandhi Canal, which has transformed the region into a major producer of wheat, cotton, mustard, and guar. The city also serves as a trading and transport hub for northern Rajasthan, with a mix of rural charm and growing urban development.

The city holds cultural and religious importance with temples such as Brahmani Mata Temple and Gogameri Dham, a revered spiritual site attracting devotees from Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab.

The region is renowned for its historical richness, peaceful rural landscapes, and vibrant local traditions influenced by the cultures of Rajasthan and neighboring Punjab. Popular places to visit in and around the city include Bhatner Fort, Kalibangan Archaeological Site & Museum, Gogameri Temple, Brahmani Mata Temple, Shree Kabootar Sahib Gurdwara, Kalibangan Town, Bhadrakali Temple, and scenic stretches along the Ghaggar River.

Hanumangarh is well connected by road and rail to major cities in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, including Bikaner, Jaipur, Sri Ganganagar, Hisar, and Bathinda, making it accessible for travelers, history lovers, and pilgrims exploring northern Rajasthan’s cultural and ancient marvels.

BHANTNER FORT

The old name of Hanumangarh was Bhatner, which means "fortress of the Bhati". Believed to be 1700 years old, it is considered to be one of the oldest forts of India.

The ancient fort situated on the bank of River Ghaggar was built between 255 AD to 285 AD by the King Bhupat of Bhati Dynasty.There he constructed a safe castle for himself which came to be known as Bhatner. The entire fort is built of bricks, covering an area of 52 bighas.

GOGAMEDI

The famous temple of Lokdevata Shri Gogaji is located in Gogamedi of Nohar tehsil of Hanumandarh district of Rajasthan.

Gogaji's marble mausoleum is built and located in the sanctum sanctorum of the said temple. Gogaji's temple is a symbol of communal harmony, and visitors from all religions, including Hindus and Muslims, come here. Gogamedi hosts an annual Mela (Lakkhi Mela) every year, which lasts from Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) to Shraddapada Purnima month for 1 month.

MASITANWALI HEAD

Masitanwali is a Village in Tibbi Tehsil in Hanumangarh District of Rajasthan State, India. It belongs to Bikaner Division . It is located 32 KM towards East from District head quarters Hanumangarh. 19 KM from Tibbi. 360 KM from State capital Jaipur

KALIBANGA

Kalibanga is an Indus language word made up of Kali + Banga (black colored bangles). Kali means black and Banga means bangles.

Kalibanga is an ancient and historical place in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan . Important remains of the Indus Valley Civilization have been found here . Kalibanga was a small town. A fort has been found here. In the ancient Drashdvati and Saraswati river valleys, the ancient Kalibanga civilization flourished and flourished even more than the Indus civilization in the area of the Ghaggar river . Kalibanga is believed to be more ancient than 4000 BC.

SILA PEER MATA

The old Sila MataSila Peer Temple is a mark of communal harmony. Located close to the bus stand of Hanumangarh City, the idol of this temple is worshipped by Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims.The Muslims revere the stone as Sila Peer and the Hindus worship it as Sila Mata. It is popularly believed that the water and milk offered to the deity is capable of curing all skin diseases, if it can be applied.

DESERT OFFROADING RAIDERS

Located in Rawatsar tehsil, 48 km from the district headquarter. Where on behalf of the Desert Raiders Club of the district, in collaboration with the District Administration and Tourism Department, drive and offroading is being organized in the third weekend of Jhatka since 2017. In which hundreds of tourists from many states including Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan come here to enjoy camping and offroading.

BHADRAKALI

On the behest of Emperor Akbar, Maharaja Ram Singh of Bikaner built a temple in honour of Goddess Bhadrakali on the banks of Ghaggar River in Hanumangarh. Being one of the few old Kali temples in India, this shrine attracts numerous pilgrims from Rajasthan and nearby states of Haryana and Punjab. Special days for visiting this temple are the Navratras.

GURUDWARA

Hanumangarh is a secular town, and the existence of Gurudwara Shri Sukha Singh-Mehtab Singh is a testimony. It is a historic place of worship for the Sikh community built in the 18th century. On every Amavasya day of the Hindu lunar calendar, the Gurudwara hosts the “Jod-Mela” for devotees, pilgrims, and tourists.

BRAHMANI MATA

The town has temples of Mata Brahmani, Saraswati and Mahakali. It is built on the threshold of the old fort. Mata has far-reaching recognition. There is a flow of devotees throughout the year. The sculptures installed in the temple clearly reflect the Jain style of carving. The statues found were mostly engraved with Jain Tirthankaras, that’s clearly shows that earlier Jainsim was the most popular in this region. Presently Hinduism is practice widely.