Anjaneya Temple, Nanganallur, Chennai
Anjaneya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Hanuman located at Nanganallur, a well-known locality in Chennai City
in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Viswaroopa Anjaneyar or Aadhi
Vyadhihara Bhaktha Anjaneyar. The presiding deity of this Nanganallur Anjaneyar
Temple was believed to be installed in the year 1989 and consecrated in the
year 1995. The principal idol of Hanuman is 32 feet tall and sculpted from a
single piece of granite, which the second tallest Hanuman after
Panchavadi
near Puducherry.
This is one of the famous Anjaneya Temple within the City limits.
Legends
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History
As per the known historical information Tanjore Big
temple was constructed by placing the idol first and then the temple was built.
Nanganallur Anjaneya temple was constructed in that same fashion as first the
idol was incarnated and then the entire temple complex was constructed. Sri Maruti Bhakta Samajan trust, consisting of
people with high spiritual beliefs, wished for this temple. with the blessings
of Sri Raghavendra Swami and Sri Kanchi
Paramacharya entrenched the 32-foot idol of Sri Anjaneyar in 1989 and
consecrated in 1995.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from morning 05.00 AM to 12.00
PM and in the evening from 04.30 PM to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
Ramanavami, Pavitrotsavam, Krishna Jayanthi, Navarathri Utsavam,
and Hanumanth Jayanthi are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Prayers
Devotees believe that if you pray to Hanuman, there will
be immediate alleviation from suffering. This Anjaneya is believed to have
special powers and is considered to be a healer.
Contact
Aadhi Vyadhihara Bhaktha Anjaneyar Temple
No: 1, 8th Street Ram Nagar,
Nanganallur, Chennai – 600 061.
Phone: +91 44 2267 1410
/ 2267 1420 / 2267 0132
Connectivity
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Location
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