Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Anjaneya, located in the Kondagattu hills of Mallial Mandal, Jagtial district, Telangana, India. It is one of the most famous temples in Telangana and is visited by thousands of devotees every year.

History of Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple

The temple is believed to be over 300 years old and was built by a cowherd named Singam Sanjeevudu. According to the legend, Sanjeevudu was searching for one of his buffaloes when he came across a cave in the hills. Inside the cave, he found a self-manifested (swayambhu) idol of Lord Anjaneya. Sanjeevudu built a small temple around the idol and started worshipping it. The temple soon became popular and people from all over the region started visiting it.

Present day temple and its Architecture

The present-day temple was built in the 19th century by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. The temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture and has a spacious courtyard. The main deity of the temple is a 10-foot-tall idol of Lord Anjaneya. The idol is facing north and is flanked by the idols of Narasimha and Hanuman. There are also idols of Lord Venkateswara, Lakshmi, and Saraswati in the temple.

The annual fair at the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple is famous for its annual fair, which is held in February. The fair attracts lakhs of devotees from all over the country. The temple is also known for its unique tradition of offering prayers for 40 days to get rid of obstacles and achieve their wishes.

Special features of Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple:

• The temple is located amid beautiful hills and forests, offering a scenic view to the devotees.
• The temple has a self-manifested idol of Lord Anjaneya, which is believed to be very powerful.
• The temple is known for its unique tradition of offering prayers for 40 days to get rid of obstacles and achieve their wishes.
• The temple is visited by thousands of devotees every year, especially during the annual fair in February.

Popular belief

There is a popular belief that people who do not have children get blessed with one by offering 40-day prayers to Anjaneya Swamy here.  The temple also houses 45 Dharmashalas for the convenience of devotees. 

How to Reach Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Kondagattu temple is located about 35 km from Karimnagar town and well accessible by road. The temple is approximately 115 km from Nizamabad and 160 km from Hyderabad.