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Anjeyanadri Anjaneya Hill Temple
- Hampi,Karnataka
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Overview
The Anjeyanadri Hill is an interesting destination to explore in Hampi. It is located at a distance of about 5 km from the historical site of Hampi. Anjeyanadri Hill (Anjani Parvat) is considered to be the site of the monkey kingdom Kishkindha mentioned in the epic Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Hanuman was born at this place. Lord Hanuman is also known as Anjeneya.
About The Temple
The Hanuman Temple at the summit is one of the attractions of the Anjeyanadri Hill. It is also known as the monkey temple. It is a sacred pilgrimage center for the Hindus. It is a white-washed structure. The roof has a pyramid structure with a small red dome at the top. A red flag flutters in the air and is easily visible from a far-off distance.
Best Time to Visit
November to February.
Accessibility
One can fly into Bellary and drive down to Hampi or board a train to Hampi. Visitors who want to reach Hampi by rail must reach the nearest station located at Hospet. Hampi is easily reachable from Hospet as there are frequent buses that connect the two places. There are also other means of local transport that connect Hospet to Hampi. The road network to reach Hampi is quite good. Hampi is well connected to several towns and cities by means of road network. There are several buses that connect Hampi to the nearby places. Visitors can hire private cars and vehicles from Bangalore or Mysore to reach Hampi.
Temple Address
Anjeyanadri / Anjaneya Hill Temple
Hanumanahalli, Bellary,
Karnataka, India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Happiness
- Removal of worries
- Removal of sins
- Prosperity of future generations
- Relief from suffering
- Suitable grooms for unmarried girls
Shlokas
Mano Javam , Maruda Thulya Vegam, Jithendriyam Buddhi Matham Varishtam, Vatha Atmajam Vanara Yudha Mukhyam, Sree Rama Dootham Sirasa Namami
Meaning -I bow my head to salute Rama's messenger, who has won over His mind, who is as fast as the wind, who has mastered his organs, who is the most knowledgeable, who is the wind God's son, and who leads as the chief in the army of monkeys.
Anjaneya Madhi Paatalaananam, Kanjanaadri Kamaneeya Vigraham, Paarijatha Tharu Moola Vaasinam, Bhaavayami Bhava mana Nandanam
Meaning -I bow before the wind God's darling son, Anjana's son, the great killer of ogres, who is handsome and like a golden mountain, who lives near Parijatha tree's roots.
Divya Mangala Dehaaya Peethambara Dharayacha Thaptha Kanchana Varnaaya Mangalam Shri Hanumathey
Meaning -Oh Lord Hanuman who has a mystical form, who adorns a silk garment in yellow and who looks similar to molten gold, let thy be auspiciousness.
Anjana Nandanam Veeram Janaki Soka Naasanam, Kapeesa Maksha Hantharam, Vandhe Lanka Bhayankaram
Meaning -We salute Lanka's horror, Anjana's brave son, who ended Sita's sorrows, the ruler of monkeys and the one who killed Aksha, Ravana's son.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.