This temple is among the most prominent sites of worship for Hanuman devotees, honoring him in the powerful form of Kashtabhanjan Dev, meaning the "Crusher of Sorrows.

[1] The idol of Hanuman here is a stout figure with a handlebar moustache, with Shani Dev in his feminine form under his foot and baring his teeth, standing among sculpted foliage full of fruit bearing monkey attendants.

In 1899, Kothari Gordhandas of Vadtal appointed Shastriji Maharaj (Shastri Yagnapurushdas), the founder of BAPS, to oversee the temple’s affairs.

During his tenure, Shastriji Maharaj renovated the temple, constructed the adjacent bungalow, and acquired additional land to expand the complex, contributing significantly to its present form.

This mandir serves as a place of reverence and reflection for devotees, offering a unique glimpse into Swaminarayan’s legacy through carefully preserved items that are integral to the faith's history.