Ajaneya Swamy Temple at Nanganallur

Since I am residing at Nanganallur, I will start my first post on The Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple at Nanganallur in Chennai & will cover different temples in and around Chennai and their heritage, history, divinity.

History of the Temple

Sri Maruti Bhakta samajan trust, consisting of people with high spiritual beliefs, wanted to erect Hanuman Temple, with the blessings of Sri Ragavendra swami and Sri Kanchi Paramacharyar & entrenched the 32 foot idol of Sri Anjaneyar in 1989 and performed the Kumbabishekam in 1995. The distinguished factor of the 32 feet idol is that it was molded out of a single rock.

  

Sacredness of the Temple

The Bhaktha Anjaneya Swamy Temple situated at Nanganallur, Chennai is known for bestowing better health to the devotees.  The idol of the Anjaneyar Swamy is 32 Feet in height making it one of its kind.  Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Seetha with Hanuman, Lord Ganapathy, Lord Krishna with his consoles Bhama and Rukmini are also finding a prominent structures inside the temple.  The Idol is believed to have a special power and is considered a healer to all problems of the devotees.

Location of the Temple

Nanganallur, is situated about 6 kms from Airport  and 10 Kms from the City, is known for temples.  Lots of temples are situated in Nanganallur and the famous Viswaroopa Hanuman Temple is also situated here.  The temple has become the landmark and is attracting lots of tourist.  The temple is accessible by road and by suburban trains stops at Pazhavanthangal Railway Station.

The contact address of the temple  :  No.1, 8th Street, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai - 600061

Temple Timings   :  Morning    :   5.00 am to 12 pm

                             Evening     :   4.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Saturday is considered to be a sacred day for Lord Hanuman and devotees gather in large number to have a darshan on that day.

Phone Nos   :  (044)  22671410,  22671420

Website   :      http://www.anjaneyaswami.com/