What is the story about?
In the boulder-strewn landscape of Hampi, where history breathes in every stone lies the Anjanadri Hill, a hill site that devotees believe to be the birthplace
of Lord Hanuman. Rising above the Anegundi area of Hampi, the hill is one of the most sacred stops on the Ramayana trail, attracting pilgrims, trekkers and spiritual travellers throughout the year.
Hanuman Temple At Anjanadri Hill, Hampi
The city of Hampi is believed to be the former empire of Kishkindha, which was ruled by Sugriva, the king of vaanars (monkeys). Located in Anegundi, just across the Tungabhadra River from the main Hampi bazaar area, the Hanuman Temple is perched atop Anjanadri Hill, a place that locals and legends believe to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.Today, a temple dedicated to him sits over 550 steps above the ground, on an imposing hillock that looks over the ruins of Hampi. To reach the temple, you have to climb the hill, which takes about 45 odd minutes, with a few breaks to deal with playful langurs who often try to steal bottles and packets from travellers. The view from the hill is unparalleled, with a stunning panorama of Hampi’s surreal rock formations taking up the entire landscape.
Inside the temple is the main shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman, with a smaller shrine also devoted to Lord Ram and Sita. You will also see a ‘floating rock’ placed in a large glass box within the temple complex. This rock is believed to be one of the stones the army of Lord Ram used to build the legendary bridge between Sri Lanka and India, famously known as the Ram Setu.
At the base of the hill is a local bazaar where you can get offerings for the temple and other local trinkets like jewellery, stone artifacts and fridge magnets.
