Basavanagudi Anjaneya Temple – Basavanagudi Hanuman Temple near Bangalore

Basavanagudi Anjaneya Temple, also known as Shri Karanji Anjaneya Swamy temple, is dedicated to Hanuman and is located in the busy area of Basavanagudi in Bangalore. The unique feature of the murti worshipped in the shrine is that it is of 18 feet and is carved out of single rock. The murti is more than 500 years old.

The murti at Basavanagudi Anjayaneya Temple has extended his right leg forward and folded his both hands. In the folded hands there is choodamani.

History of Sri Karanji Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru

This temple is said to belong to the 17th century and is believed to be approximately 400 years old. Lord Sri Anjaneya Swamy is a self-manifested (Swayambhu) deity, while the temple of Sri Rama was built by Sri Muthoji Rao Scindia, making it a consecrated (man-made) shrine.

During the reign of Sri Kempegowda of Bengaluru, the temple was renovated, and in recent times it has been restored in phases by the government as well. However, there are no inscriptions found that specifically mention these details. Karanji Lake is situated between Basavanagudi and Gandhi Bazaar, and since the temple stands on its banks, the deity came to be known as Sri Karanji Anjaneya Swamy.

Although the main idol in this temple appears in a sculpted form, Sri Karanji Anjaneya Swamy is depicted with his right leg placed forward and both hands folded in reverence. In his joined hands, he holds the Choodamani (the sacred jewel). With a humble posture, bending slightly at the waist, he appears deeply moved and as though he is gazing devotedly at his Lord, Sri Ramachandra. There is a belief that this idol was originally self-manifested. 

This temple’s local legend has been mentioned in several earlier books related to the city of Bengaluru.

In this temple, performing Panchamruta Abhisheka and Archana in the morning, offering Vade Mala (garland of vadas), butter adornment, floral decorations to Sri Anjaneya Swamy, and floral decoration services to Sri Rama are believed to bestow good results, fulfillment of desires, success in endeavors, marriage, and relief from all difficulties. 

During Hanuman Jayanti, Brahmotsava, Prathishtotsava, and Sri Rama Navami, hundreds of devotees visit every year to have darshan of the deity and receive blessings.

Basavanagudi Anjaneya Temple Timings: 

7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Special days and festival days
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Location – The temple is around 6 km from Kempegowda bus station. Ramakrishna Ashrama Bus stop, Gandhi Bazaar Bus stop and Gandhi Bazaar Taxi Stand Bus Stops are BMTC Bus Stops which are located in a radius of about one Km from the temple.

The most important offerings in the temple are Sahasranama, Panchamrutha Abhisheka, Pongal and Vahana Puja.