Legend has it that the murti of Hanuman worshipped in temple
was discovered by a cowherd, named Bommaiah, in a grass bush. As the murti was found
under the bush of grass on the banks of a water tank, the murti has been named
as Hulikunteswamy.
It is said that the murti was hidden in a grass for long
time. Then a divine cow and calf joined among the cows of a cowherd. The cow
started giving large quantity of milk. But one day it started giving milk. The
cowherd then noticed that the cow was shedding her milk near a bush. When the cow
realized that the cowherd had seen her shedding milk it disappeared. The
cowherd then checked the area and found the divine murti of Hanuman.
There are murtis of Shiva, Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana,
Anjaneya and Garuda in the temple.
The most important temple in the temple is held from Phalgun
Shukla Paksha Panchami to Dwadasi.
Bommghatta Hanuman Temple Opening and Closing Time:
6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
During annual festival and auspicious days:
4:00 AM to 3:00 PM
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hulikunteraya Hanuman Temple – How to Reach?
The temple is located at walkable distance from Bommaghatta
bus stand.
Sandur and Rampura bus stations are located at a distance of
20 Km and 40 Km from the temple respectively. Bellary bus station is at a distance of 80 Km from the temple.
Nearest
Railway Station is Thoranagallu (40 km) and Hospet (55 km)