Karaneeka Hanumantha Temple is located about 1 km from
Hampanakatta and State Bank circle in the heart of Mangalore City. The temple
dedicated to Hindu God Hanuman was built in 1830 by Somayya Rao a Karneek or
cleric by profession. The temple is also known as Upadhyaya Mutt as it was
built to help Udupi Madhwa Swamijis to perform Madhwa Pooja and Pravachanas.
Hanuman worshipped here is known as the Mukhya Prana Devaru.
The murti is of golden color. The temple is also known as Edirumukhada Anjaneya
Temple as Hanuman depicts Abhaya hasta and has Sanjeevini hill on one hand.
Participating in the Jnanayagna of Bhagavata Purana held
annually her is considered highly meritorious.
The most important festivals in the temple are Ramnavami, Sri
Krishna Jayanti, Hanuman Jayanti and Deepotsava in Kartik Month.
Address of Hanuman Temple in Mangalore
Shree Karaneeka Hanumantha Temple,
Hanuman Nagar,
Mangaluru,
Mangaluru Taluk,
Dakshina Kannada District,
Pincode - 575001
Tel : 0824 824-2422498
Hanuman Nagar,
Mangaluru,
Mangaluru Taluk,
Dakshina Kannada District,
Pincode - 575001
Tel : 0824 824-2422498
Hanuman Temple in Mangalore Pooja Timings
Morning puja timings – 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening puja timings – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM