Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Katuveera Anjaneya Temple is located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu and is said to have a history of 2500 years. Anjaneya Swamy here assures that the only wish a person has devotedly prayed for will be fulfilled within three months.

The Dakshina at Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple

After paying a dakshina of Rs. 50 at the counter, you will be given a numbered coconut, a betel leaf, a saffron bag containing coconuts, and a card with the same number. When we pray for the fulfilment of ones wishes , the saffron sack is tied with dakshina and kept in Anjaneya’s shrine, where Poojari makes a small pooja and returns it to the devotee.

Taking 11 rounds of the temple

A devotee must make 11 laps around the temple while chanting the mantra ‘Sri Ram Jairam Jai Jai Jairam’. 11 When Pradikshna is finished, the saffron sachet is kept by him for three months, separate from the sachets of other devotees. It is believed that only wishes granted can be fulfilled, and it is required to return to the temple to receive a saffron sachet once a wish has been granted.

Nandi at the Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple

There is an unmissable natural rock formation, Nandi, which also shows the presence of Lord Shiva.

Interesting facts about Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple

• The temple is said to have been built by Lord Shiva himself.
• The temple is said to have a natural nandi (bull) formation, which is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
• The temple is said to have miraculous powers. It is believed that if you pray to Hanuman at the temple with a sincere heart, your wishes will be granted.

How to Reach

By Air – Nearest Airport is in Bangalore
By Road – 1 km from Krishnagiri City, 2.5 hours from Bangalore, 5 hours travel from Chennai to reach this place.