Ramdoot Restores is thrilled to announce our next restoration project, RR2, aimed at revitalizing the Ancient Hanuman Ji Temple in Panch Khobla, Gujarat. This historically and spiritually significant temple, over 705 years old, is dedicated to Hanuman Ji, with Shiva and Devi as the other main deities.

Our mission is to restore this temple to its former glory, ensuring it remains a vibrant center for worship and community engagement.

Project Overview Location

Nestled within the village of Panch Khobla, the temple is surrounded by lush green forests and sits atop a hill, offering stunning views of the natural landscape and a glimpse of one of the revered Shakti Peeths. This serene location serves as a peaceful haven for spiritual reflection and connection with nature.

Significance and Current Condition

The Hanuman Ji Temple is a vital part of our heritage, symbolizing our cultural and spiritual identity. Unfortunately, it has suffered greatly over the centuries, bearing the scars of violent attacks and neglect. The once-majestic structure now stands in urgent need of restoration, with broken idols, damaged sculptures, and a collapsing infrastructure. Despite its deteriorated state, the temple’s architecture hints at its former glory, and we are committed to honoring and preserving its legacy.

Our Mission

Restoring the Hanuman Ji Temple is more than just a project; it is a mission to reclaim our history and revitalize a sacred space. We aim to restore its structural integrity, repair damages, and bring back its historical splendor. This restoration will provide a gathering place for worship and community activities, fostering a deeper connection to our cultural roots.

Historical Background Temple History

Based on engravings found near the temple, it is believed that the Hanuman Ji Temple was constructed in the Shaka year 1372 by Rabiyaswami, the eldest son of the noble Rana from the Takshanya lineage. Designed in the Niagara style, the temple features multiple entry points, indicated by five Keerti Mukhs discovered on site. Its use of sandstone and intricate carvings highlights its artistic and cultural significance.

PREAMBLE – RAMDOOT RESTORES FOUNDATION

In the long and tumultuous history of Bharat, Hindu temples have stood as more than mere edifices of stone

and mortar. They have been vibrant centers of our civilization—repositories of the sacred, symbols of

continuity, and sanctuaries of spiritual strength. These temples, where dharma was taught, where

communities gathered, and where the flame of Sanatan culture was nurtured, have suffered ruthless

destruction, plunder, and neglect. Foreign invasions and modern indifference have left many of these sacred

spaces in ruins—untended and unrecognized.

WHEREAS the custodians of our civilization have often been indifferent or powerless, failing to address the

gradual decay of these hallowed spaces—spaces that are not merely places of worship but vital organs of the

Hindu community;

WHEREAS it is incumbent upon those who retain a sense of our civilizational destiny to act, awaken Hindu

society to this peril, and undertake the colossal task of restoring these temples—reclaiming not just the

stones but the spirit, traditions, and collective pride of a people who have endured millennia of assault;

AND WHEREAS the task of temple restoration transcends architecture; it is a civilizational project of

paramount importance—calling for the unity of the Hindu fold, transcending divisions of caste, creed,

region, and language, to preserve and rebuild our lost heritage;

THEREFORE, the Ramdoot Restores Foundation is established with the following objectives:

1. To reclaim and restore 108 Hindu temples across Bharat that have fallen victim to historical

destruction, thereby restoring our civilizational identity and ensuring these temples continue to stand

as bastions of dharma;

2. To awaken the Hindu Samaj to the greatness of its past, reminding it of the strength, wisdom, and

resilience that flows through its veins, and to forge a unity that transcends divisions that have

weakened our societal fabric;

3. To reinvigorate these temples as living institutions by fostering an ecosystem of spiritual, cultural,

and economic life around them, ensuring they become centers of learning, service, and community

engagement;

4. To build a future anchored in our civilizational values through the establishment of Ved pathshalas,

Gurukuls, gaushalas, and dharmic institutions that will educate and nurture the next generation of

Hindus, instilling in them a sense of pride and responsibility towards their heritage;

5. To ensure that temple restoration leads to the regeneration of Hindu society as a whole, rekindling

the flame of dharma that has sustained our civilization through countless adversities, and ensuring it

burns brightly for generations to come.

WHEREAS the deterioration of our sacred temples, exacerbated by modern governance’s apathy, has reached

a critical stage, the Hindu Samaj can no longer afford to remain passive. This mission is not merely an

initiative of preservation but an essential duty for the survival of our civilization—one that carries the weight

of our future.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Ramdoot Restores Foundation, inspired by the legacy of our revered ancestors

and the visionary leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, hereby adopts

this Constitution as a guiding charter for the revival of our temples, the reawakening of the Hindu Samaj, and

the liberation of Hindu temples from state control.