Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple
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📍 Hanumar Koil Street, Kottai Road
Regional SignificanceThe image of Anjaneyar is 18 ft (5.5 m) tall, making it one of the tallest images of Hanuman in India. The Agamam is followed by “Sri Vaikhanasam”. The temple has a pillared hall leading to the sanctum.
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🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Temple
Anjaneyar
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The Anjaneyar at Namakkal is believed to possess immense protective power. Devotees pray here for success in difficult tasks, relief from debts, legal issues, and career obstacles. The deity is also believed to bless devotees with confidence, leadership qualities, and mental strength.
Many devotees believe that sincere prayers at this temple bring quick results. It is said that worshipping here helps overcome long-standing problems, grants victory over enemies, and provides protection from accidents and negative influences. The sheer size and divine presence of the idol itself are believed to radiate powerful spiritual energy.
Devotees commonly offer garlands made of betel leaves, butter, and vadamalai to Lord Hanuman. Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa and performing pradakshina around the deity are considered highly auspicious. Saturdays and Tuesdays see special prayers and a large gathering of devotees.
Worship at Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is believed to bestow courage, fearlessness, and mental clarity. Devotees experience relief from stress, improved confidence, and spiritual stability. The temple is especially revered by those seeking protection, success in careers, and strength to overcome life’s obstacles.
📖 About Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is a famous and powerful Hanuman temple located in Namakkal town of Tamil Nadu. The temple is renowned for its massive 18-feet-tall idol of Lord Hanuman, carved from a single stone and standing in an open courtyard without a roof. The deity is depicted in a standing posture, facing the nearby Narasimha Swamy Temple, symbolizing eternal devotion and protection. This temple is one of the most prominent Hanuman shrines in South India and attracts devotees throughout the year.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian style of architecture. (5th Century CE)
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Anjaneyar Jayanthi (Margazhi Month): The main festival held in December or January. Highlights include special Abhishekam (sacred bath) with 10,008 vadai garlands, and the iconic 1,00,008 vadai necklace (Vadamaalai), Tamil New Year: Special poojas and offerings are made on this day, Panguni Uthiram: A significant festival in March/April,
Panguni festival
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Facing Narasimha shrine
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Devotees are advised to wear decent and modest attire while visiting the temple. Traditional clothing is preferred, and revealing outfits should be avoided to maintain the sanctity of the shrine.
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is located in the heart of Namakkal town and is easily accessible by road. Local buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are readily available from all parts of the town, making the temple convenient to reach for pilgrims of all age groups.
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Temple
Hanumar Koil Street, Kottai Road
Hanumar Koil Street, Kottai Road, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637001.
✈️ How to Reach
The nearest airport is Salem Airport (60 Kms )Coimbatore International airport (160 kms) Trichy airport is [at] 90 Km
Namakkal railway station in between Salem - Karur line.
Namakkal is 50 Km from Salem and 45 Km from Karur.
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Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal Fort, Rock Hil