Panchamukha (five-faced) Hanuman Temple, Rameshwaram
Panchamukha
(five-faced) Hanuman Temple is situated 2 km away from the Rameswaram
temple. Here Hanuman is dressed with senthooram (vermillion). The temple
has Deities of Rama, Sita and Hanuman which were originally at Dhanushkodi and
are brought during the 1964 cyclone. Temple has floating stones called ‘Sethu
Bandanam’ that were used during Sethu Bandanam (building a bridge between India
and Lanka).
This
small temple is located just opposite the Seetha Theertham. Five faced Hanuman,
adorned with Senthooram all over his body is present here. There are many
floating stones on display which were supposedly used to create the bridge on
the sea as per mythology.
In the
process of killing a demon Mayil Ravana, Hanuman was blessed with five faces –
Lion’s face of Narashima, Garuda (to fly), Hayagriva, Varaha and the fifth one
being Hanumar himself – through blessings of Mahavishnu.
By
worshipping Pancha Mukha Anjaneyar, one can get rid of enemies
with the help of Narashima mukha; overcome all types of Dosha with
the help of Garuda; get all types of wealth with Varaha; and get
Gnana with Hayagriva.
At this
temple, there is a lamp next to lord Ram which is on for last 30 years.
Panchamuga Anjaneyar’s big size relief is installed which is open to sky.
It was believed that the 700 years old temple at Dhanushkodi, which was
destroyed during 1964 tsunami and the moorthams were brought here.
Temple Timings:
Morning
6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Evening 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
