Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya temple is a temple dedicated to Hanuman located in Jayanagar, in the suburbs of Bangalore. The temple also hosts a Shivalinga along with Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman shrine in the same precinct. The temple is situated on a hillock. There is a smaller temple dedicated to Ganesha, Navagrahas and Rajarajeshwari at the base of the hillock. The temple also plays host to the holy trinity of the Hindu's engraved on huge rocks at the side of the temple.

location Karnataka , Bangalore Urban, Bengaluru

Legend

As per the legend, it is believed that the hillock which hosts the main deity Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy was formed from a heap of Ragi Millet and hence was termed "Ragigudda". When this incident happened, The Thrimurthies, Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva visited the spot, wanted to reside here permanently modifying themselves into three huge stones pillars.The 3 stones present there now bear engravings of the trinity. Their existence at Ragigudda stands like a witness to the complete developments up to now.

Architecture

The Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple is located on a hillock. Lord Sri Seetha Rama Swamy, Sri Ganesha, Bhagavathi, Sri Rajarajeshwari and Navagrahas with individual uniqueness are other shrines in the temple complex. The pillars inside the temple are sculptured with different god and godess idols. The Mandapam inside the temple is made of marble.

Culture

Bengaluru culture includes a vibrant lifestyle. People from different parts of India and even abroad have come up with unique contributions to the Bengaluru culture. This has added to the change in lifestyles in Bengaluru as well. Bengaluru has a mix of urban and rural forms of lifestyle. Most of the localites prefer to live as per their tradition and culture. They have a strong religious influence in their lifestyle.

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Darsan Info

The temple will be open from 8:00 AM -11:30 AM and 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, but on Saturdays and Sundays will be open till 12:30 PM and 9:00 PM respectively.

Darsan Dresscode

There is no specific dress code though clean and conservative clothing is preferred.

Famous Festival

Hanumanjayanthi

Temple Rituals

Abisheka is performed every day in the morning to the Lord and prasada is served to the devotees. In the evening mangala arati is conducted and prasada is served.

Special Rituals

Hanumanjayanthi is celebrated for 12 days with great devotion. Special Poojas, Abhisheka, Homas are done for these 12 days. The festival attracts thousands of devotees on these days. It has been recorded that around 35000 devotees attend the festival every year. Mahaprasada is served to all the devotees on all the 12 days.

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