The Anjanadri Hills in Karnataka are believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Situated near Hampi, these hills offer a panoramic view of the surrounding area!

Where are Anjanadri Hills?

The hills are situated near Hampi and are just a few kilometres from Anegudi. You can take a coracle boat ride along the Tungbhadra River to reach here.

There is a huge temple atop the hill that you can reach by climbing a number of stairs. To reach the top, you will need to climb about 575 stairs. Here, you can worship the Lord this Hanuman Jayanti.

The Temple

The Birthplace

It is said that after years of tapasya, Mata Anjani gave birth to Lord Hanuman here. Religious scholars have argued due to the confusion of the birthplace – one is believed to be in Nashik, Maharashtra! According to Ved Vyasa, Anjanadri is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.

Tip · Do not feed or tease the monkeys here · The entry is free to the temple · Dress appropriately and modestly here

Anjanadri Hills is a beautiful and spiritual place where you can enjoy a peaceful day out and learn about important aspects of Hindu mythology.