Bengaluru Sri Raghavendra Anjaneya Temple, East Park Road, Malleshwaram - History - Festivals - Deities

Sri Raghavendra Anjaneya Temple is located on East Park Road at Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The original shrine was dedicated to Anjaneya or Hanuman. The murti of Raghavendra Swami is a later addition.

Bengaluru Sri Raghavendra Anjaneya Temple History

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple was established in 1909 by Sri Sudheendra Tirtha Swamiji of Puthige Matha.

A devotee named Sri Subbaraya had a deformity in his hand. He vowed that if he recovered completely, he would install an idol of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji. True to his word, he carved a stone idol himself and made a solemn resolve. During the time of Annajirao, in 1945, the installation of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji’s idol was carried out in the premises of Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple. Later, the temple was handed over to the government.

Since then, the temple became popularly known as Sri Raghavendra Anjaneyaswami Temple. 

Bengaluru Sri Raghavendra Anjaneya Temple Festivals - Rituals

Daily Panchamrutha Abhisheka (ritual bathing with five sacred items) is performed to Lord Anjaneya Swamy (except on Ekadashi). Among these, the Madhu Abhisheka (ritual bathing with honey) holds special significance. There is a strong belief among devotees that performing the honey abhisheka without interruption for 48 days will fulfill their desires. 

Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Margashirsha Shukla Paksha Trayodashi with various rituals.

Tuesdays are of great importance in the temple.

Every year, the three-day Aradhana (ceremonial worship) of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji is conducted with great devotion and celebration (August). In addition, other events such as Madhwa Navami, the Aradhanas of Sri Padaru, Sri Vyasaraja, and Sri Vijayadasaru, and the Kalyanotsavam (celestial wedding ceremony) are also observed.