Sri Kattu Veera Anjaneya Temple
ஸ்ரீ காட்டுவீர ஆஞ்சநேயர் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Veeranjaneya Swamy · Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Ancient
About the temple
The historical fortress sentinel temple of Krishnagiri; situated at the foot of the monumental Krishnagiri Rock Fort; consecrated by Vijayanagara army commanders to protect the fortress gates; world-renowned for the miracle of the bell on Hanuman’s tail and the removal of severe Saturn (Shani) afflictions. Traditional belief: Absolute destruction of fear, protection from evil eye and negative energies, relief from Shani Dosha (Sade Sati), success in competitive exams, and courage.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 20:30
- Established
- 16
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Veeranjaneya SwamyLord RamaGoddess SitaHanumanLord VinayakaGaruda
- Deity form
- Imposing 6-foot tall monolithic relief carving of Lord Veera Anjaneya in dynamic marching posture with tail raised over head bearing a sacred bell, holding mace and sanjeevani hill
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Agamic Hanuman Worship & Fort Sentinel Heritage
- Sanskrit name
- श्री कत्तुवीर आञ्जनेय मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Krishnagiri Fort Hanuman Temple, Kattu Veera Anjaneyar Gudi, Forest Hanuman Temple Krishnagiri
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM
- Break timings
- 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM (Monday to Thursday)
- Special days
- Hanumath Jayanthi, Sri Rama Navami, Purattasi Saturdays: 04:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Festival timings
- Open till 11:00 PM on Hanumath Jayanthi and Purattasi Saturdays
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:00 PM
- Night aarti
- 8:15 PM
- Special aarti days
- Every Saturday, Tuesday, Hanumath Jayanthi, New Moon (Amavasya)
- Ritual schedule
- Nitya Pooja, Vada Maalai Seva, Vennai Kappu (Butter Alankara), Betel leaf garland (Vetrillai Malai), Sahasranamarchana, Deeparadhana
- Pooja timings
- 06:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 04:30 PM - 08:15 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM (Special Abhishekam on Saturdays)
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Vijayanagara garrison commanders; renovated by local chieftains and Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Tamil stone sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Solid dressed dark granite, brick-lime vimana, brass flagstaff
- Historical events
- Consecrated at the strategic entrance of the Krishnagiri rock fortress to protect the gates against hostile armies and wild beasts
- Renovations
- Lord Hanuman was resting by the forests of Krishnagiri carrying the Sanjeevani hill; the sacred spot acquired his eternal presence to protect all devotees
- Archaeological importance
- Heritage monument documenting the military and spiritual sentinel network of the Vijayanagara borderlands
- Legends
- Lord Hanuman was resting by the forests of Krishnagiri carrying the Sanjeevani hill; the sacred spot acquired his eternal presence to protect all devotees`
- Inscriptions
- Stone records of land grants and lamp endowments preserved on temple outer walls
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 16th Century CE with modern expansions
- Structure
- Walled temple complex situated at the base of the massive granite rock fort with entrance gopuram, broad courtyards, and sanctum
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Three-tiered entrance gopuram adorned with colorful stucco sculptures of Ramayana legends and Hanuman feats
- Mandapa
- Spacious Mukhamandapa supported by polished granite columns depicting Hanuman’s heroic feats and Rama-Lakshmana
- Sculptural features
- Imposing 6-foot monolithic relief carving of Kattu Veera Anjaneyar; stone Rama-Sita-Lakshmana shrine; silver Kavacham; carved Vinayaka
- Artistic elements
- Dry-stone interlocking granite block masonry with mortar superstructure
- Construction technique
- Dry-stone interlocking granite block masonry with mortar superstructure
- Unique features
- The venerated 6-foot walking Hanuman with bell on tail, and the offering of massive 1008 Vada garlands (Vada Maalai) and butter alankara
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Margazhi Moolam (Hanumath Jayanthi), Chaitra Shukla Navami
- Special celebration days
- Every Saturday, Tuesday, New Moon day (Amavasya)
- Cultural events
- Devotional bhajans, Harikatha, and classical music during Hanumath Jayanthi
- Annual events
- Kattuveera Anjaneyar annual car procession and Hanumath Jayanthi festival drawing over 50,000 devotees
- Peak crowd season
- October to February and during Purattasi month
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 50+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Approx. 20-50 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.