The original murti worshipped in Machavaram Hanuman Temple, popularly known as Sri Dasanjaneya Swamy Temple, was created in during the 16 th century by Sri Vyasatirtha during the reign of Vijayanagara rulers. The temple is located around 5 km from Vijayawada Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh. The small shrine is located at the side of a busy road. Hanumanthudu or Anjaneyulu, as he is lovingly called here, is a wish fulfilling deity. The original murti was lost due to the actions of invaders. During the 18 th century the murti was rediscovered a road contractor and it was installed under a peepal tree. The murti still is found under the very same peepal tree. The murti of Dasanjaneya is about two feet tall and is ardha shila. He sits on his knees in front of Sri Rama. His both hands are seen folded with the palms offering pranamam to Sri Rama. Hanuman is depicted as the eternal Dasa of Sri Rama. The earring of Hanuman murti here is big in size. He wears ornam