The Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya temple is a temple dedicated to Hanuman in Jayanagar 9th Block suburb of Bangalore. The temple hosts a Shivalinga along with with Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman shrine in the same precinct. The temple is on a hillock. There is a smaller temple dedicated to Ganesha, Navagrahas, and Rajarajeshwari at the base of the hillock. It also plays host to the Hindu holy trinity on huge engraved rocks at the side of the temple.
History of Ragigudda Anjaneyaswamy Temple
The temple was founded in 1969 and registered in 1972, and its formulation has a fascinating mythological background. The legend goes to say that the temple’s chief deity was created with a heap of Ragi millet grains and thus it came to be known as Ragigudda-‘ Ragi ‘ meaning millet and’ Gudda’ meaning hill. At about the same time, the holy trinity of Hindu ism-Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma decided to stay close to the same top of the hill and so they changed into rocks near the temple premises. The rocks now bear engravings and are open to the public.
Festivals at Ragigudda Anjaneyaswamy Temple
Hanuman Jayanti-Lord Hanuman’s birthday is the temple’s biggest festival. The 12-day long celebrations are carried on with great pomp and display which includes lavishly decorating the temple, arranging local fairs, and preparing a great feast for all visitors. Mahaprasada is served on all 12 days to all devotees. The temple premises are alive with excitement and liveliness, and people from all over Karnataka come to participate in the grand celebrations.
Temple Opening and Closing Timings
| Days | Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am
Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am
Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Thursday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am
Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Friday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am
Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Saturday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
| Sunday | Morning 8:00 am to 11.30 am
Evening 5:00pm to 8:30pm |
How to Reach Ragigudda Anjaneyaswamy Temple
Bangalore is well connected by subway lines; Jayanagar, falling on the green line, is the closest metro station to Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple. You can take a local rickshaw to the hillock after you get off at the metro station. Instead, it is the easiest option to hire a private taxi cab, but it is somewhat expensive. You can also choose to ride in the city buses run by the state which covers the entire region. The temple takes you to the top of the hill with a climb of about 90 stairs. Or you can use the elevator to get to the shrine.