Sri Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple - Dharapuram

Sri Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple - Dharapuram

                                                     Sri Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy

Dharapuram is 86 kms from Erode via Kangeyam, 30 Kms from Palani and temple is in the heart of the City just 3 kms from Bus stand towards Palani Route many Mini Buses and Autos are available. 

                                                                     Main Entrance

                                                                 Sub Entrance

Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in Tiruppur District and was the capital of Kongu Nadu under Kongu Cholas, at which time it was known as Vanchipuri and it is on the banks of the River Amaravathi a tributary of Cauvery and the beauty of the town is enhanced by the river.
Renovation works are going on inside the temple.

                                                                 Alankarada View

                                                          Main Sanctity Entrance

Dharapuram is in Tiruppur district is the place famous for the presence of Sri Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy temple. This Anjaneya vigraha was installed by one of the great saints in Madhwa yathi parampare -In the line distinguished paramahamsas established by the illustrious saint, philosopher in the 15th century Sri Vyasa thirtha (1447-1539) or Vyasarajaru a Madhwa saint per excellence who late become the Royal preceptor of king Krishna Deva Raya on the most enlightened and benevolent rulers of the Vijayanagar empire. Vyasarajaru has installed 732 Anjaneya temples around in Karnataka , Andrapradesh and Tamilnadu in a Span of 1 year during his Yatra.

                                                      Anjaneya Drawing done by Kids

                                                           Pushkarni inside Temple


The Swamy's right hand blesses the devotees and left hand carries the flower Sowganthi.   
It has a History of more than 600 years old.

                                               Devara Pooja Paddathi or Procedure

                                                                Rayara Life History


This temple is a unique place where along with the Mrithika Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra swamy and Sri Teekacharayara Mrithika Brindavana is there inside Laksmi Narasimha temple complex.

                                                                     Sri Jayathitaru

                                                         List of  Office Bearers


Car Festival is celebrated in a grand manner every year for around 10 days in this temple and Other Festivals like are Hanumantha jayanthi, Sri Ramanavami, Narasimha jayanthi, Sri Ragavendhra swamy Aaradhane, Sri Jayathirtara (Teekacharya) Aaradahane, Madhwanavami and Vaikunta Ekadasi.

                                                           Monthly Program List


Hanuman Chalisa Translated Meaning in Tamil Language in the following  5 Parts

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The pillars in the Mandapa are made up of wood with fine miniature artistic carving still stands good.

                                                                    Temple Stores

                                                              Flower Shop


There is a Flower shop inside the Temple Premises where one can purchase Cow's Butter,Ghee,Tulasi and Flowers.One must purchase Cow's Ghee & Butter and Honey which are being offered for Abhisekha and get Panchamrita from it and given to all the Bhakta's Present at that time.

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Pooja Timings:

Morning 7.00 A.M to 12.00 P.M
Evening 4.30 P.M to 8.00 P.M

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                                                   Sri Vyasaraja Mutt - Sosale - Mysore


Sri Vyasarajaru out Of the 732 idols of Anjaneya swamy he installed, this one in Dharapuram is the 89th in sequence. The lord here is very powerful and the devotees flock to this place from everywhere during the annual Car Festival celebrated on the Narasimha Jayanti day. 

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                                                       A very Old Picture of Rayaru

It is believed that this temple is one of the Nine important sacred shrines for the Madhwa community. The temple is mostly worshipped by people belonging to Madhwa community. Hanuman is the son of Wind God (Vayu Baghavan). To represent this an opening is left open above the "Sanctum Sanctorum" Main Vigraha enabling the presiding deity to enjoy wind, sun and rain alike. It is rare to find any notable temple in South India without a Vimanam or Tower above the Sanctum.

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 People believe that they get rid of all problems after praying to this god.

                                                 Sri Kadu Hanumantharaya (Anjaneya) Swamy




Sri Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple - Contact Address:

The Executive Officer
Arulmigu Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple
Dharapuram-638656
Tirupur (Dt)
Tamilnadu - India

email:contact@kaduhanuman.org
phone:04258-220749

One Must Visit this Ancient temple Vibrations are so effective here and get Blessed with all Success from all sides.


                                                             ------ Hari Om -------

Chatrada Anjaneya -- Mantralaya

Chatrada Anjaneya -- Mantralayam

                                                              Lord Anjaneya or Hanuman

 Chatrada Anjaneya is a small temple of about 500 Years old and it is inside the Brindavan Gardens Guest House near to Manchalamma temple in Mantralaya.

                                                   Brindavan Garden Guest House

                                                               Sri Anjaneya temple

Walkable distance of 200 metres from Raghavendra swamy mutt, initially Temple was there and now because of the space contstrains Mutt authorities have built this Guest House leaving Top portion of the Temple Kept Open.

                                                         Hanumanthachar Archakaru

                                                                    NagaraKallu

Daily Pooja's are being conducted by Sri Hanumanthachar Archak and their Family members regularly.

                                                             Parijatha Flower Tree

                                                                   Nellikai Tree

                                                                   Yekke Tree

                                                                      Tulasi Plant

A Rare combination of 3 (three) Trees & 1 Plant like Parijatha Flower tree daily used for pooja purposes and Nellikai ( Bettada ) Tree and Yekke Tree and Tulasi Plant all of them has Medicinal Values and if one Smell these while seated in Meditating in front of the Lord Anjaneya so many types infectious & Respiratory Diseases are cured by this Natural Phenomena.

It is also Called as Sugandha Chikistya in Ayurveda ( Smell Theraphy ).

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Serene & Cool atmosphere here when compared to outside heat, many people come and do Pooja & get Blessed.

                                                      another view of Lord Anjaneya

One must visit this small temple if they come to Mantralayam without fail and get many Unknown Benefits.

                             ----------- Hari om -----------

Kaivara

Kaivara Temple

                                                         Saint Narayana thata

Kaivara a small town is around 70 Kms away from Bangalore in chintamani taluk in Kolar District,it has a Historical significance for Amara Narayana Swamy temple, BheemaLingeswara temple and Pandvas lived here during Mahabharatha times still its proof exists.

                                                   picture near Hoskote on the Way

The drive to this place is on highways easy and takes less than 2 hours. For people living in Bangalore this can be a weekend getaway. For the rest of the people, they can fly or take a train/bus/car to Bangalore and the drive to Kaivara. 

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Kaivara temple is dedicated to saint and poet Narayanappa whose samadhi is also there just behind the temple. Every day at 12.30 pm main pooja is done to the saint and immediately after that Annadana or Prasadam is given to all the devotees there.

                                                               Dining Hall

The Dining hall is Neat & Clean and has Dining table for all. The place has a clean toilet and bathroom especially useful when one go with family.If you are going in a big group better to inform them for preparing food which is served in afternoon.

                                                     Amara Narayana Temple

One can also carry Snacks or Food and stop in between the Route for snacks. The best time to be here will be between the months of January – March and June – September.

                                                Amara Narayana Main Temple

The Adinarayana or Amaranarayana temple , Gopalaswamy temple BrahmaLingeswara temple are the main dieties and there are many other small temples around and has Ancient Caves in a Hill. 

                                                               Bakasura Hill

There is Bheema bakasura betta or Hill which has 600 steps to climb and it is quite steep. The scenery on top is Excellent. But the elderly and ladies can avoid climbing.  It was here  that Bheema killed Bakasura the demon who was terrifying the people of this region.

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From Kaivara mutt, Adi Narayana temple is just 100 meters and Brahmeswara is another 100 meters from there. From brahmeswara continue on the narrow road for about 200 meters and you will join the road to Vaikunta or the cave where the saint Narayanappa did tapas. 

                                                     Temple Road & View of the Hill

The place has a cave and yagnashala and there are lot of monkeys. Go empty handed to see the cave. From there continue straight towards kailashgiri. You continue on this road for 3 to 4 kms and you will reach a "Y" junction. If you turn right you will hit Chintamani- Bangalore highway after 2 kms. YOu have to turn left to go to kailashgiri.There is a small temple nearby dedicated to Lord RAMA called as Aranya Rama temple.

                                                   Bheema Lingeswara Temple

The Bheemalingeswara temple is believed to have been built by Bheema one of the Pandavas. Kaivara was known as Eka-chakrapuram during the time of the Mahabharatha. It was here that the Pandavas spent a year in hiding after escaping the attempt of their lives at the house of lac.

The phone no. is 08154-239525.

Its a Weekend Getaway from hectic Bangalore city life to a Blissful , Serene atmosphere and get Blessings.


                                                                   ----- Hari Om -----

Krishna Nagar Rayara Mutt

Krishna Nagar - KR Puram --- Raghavendra Swamy Mutt

Rayara Brindavana

                                                                    Front View of Mutt

 Sri Raghavendra swami Mritikha Brindavana in Krishna Nagar is just 3 kms from KR Puram and 14 kms from Majestic Bus stand many Buses ply to K R Puram and from here one can reach this Mutt.

                                                                   Pooja Timings

                                            Sri Rama Nama Written to form picture of Anjaneya

A Lakh Rama Nama Japa mantras written to get in Lord Anjaneya Form.

                                                                   another View

                                                                    Ratha ( theru )

                                                               Rayara Photo

As one enters the Mutt one feels the difference upon the Purity,take out all stress and Releived Tension from Busy City life to complete Serenity and Vibrant atmosphere here.

                                                                   Mutt Address

                                                                  Name Board

Address of the Rayara Mutt:

Sri Gurusarvabhouma Trust
No 19,Tippiah Layout, Chikkadevasandra,Krishnanagar
K.R.Puram , Bangalore 560036.
Contact NO :9880030147,9986032841,9902947400

A Must Visit to get Blessings from Sri Raghavendra Swamy.

                   -------------- Hari Om --------------

Savanadurga Temple

Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple ---- Savanadurga

                                                        Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy

                                                            Nirmalya Darshana

                                                   Nirmalya Darshana with Kavachas

Savanadurga is around 60 kms from Bangalore via Magadi Road, Just after Nelamangala on NH4 need to take left deviation on Hassan-Managalore Road and at one junction again take another deviation towards Magadi from here one can reach Savanadurga.

                                                          Laxmi Narasimha temple

                                                                  another View

It is famous for Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple located below the Hillock very Powerful and one get lots of Energy from this place and it is Very old temple No history dated may be around more than 500 years old.Breathing Sound from the Deity can be heard a very Rare opportunity one can feel and get Fully Blessed with utmost satisfaction in Life.   

                                                              Main Entrance to temple

                                                                     Flower Vendors

If you plan to visit only for SavanaDurga then if time permits you can climb the hill and reach the top to enjoy the beauty of Nature.

                                                                    Hillock 

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Forest Department has opened a Ayurvedic Medicines Counter where u can get all types of Rare medicines for certain Ailments and one can also view and enjoy a small
Deer Park maintained by the Forest dept. 

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There are many Choultries or Halls pay and use where all can use it for Conducting Homas, Marriages, Upanayana and other Pooja functions.

                                                           Choultries or Halls

                                                      Front view of the Temple

Please carry Food and Water as there are No Hotels around and one small hotel caters only Coffee and Tea. Need to Carry sweaters if one plans to visit during Winter season.

Its a one day Trip from Bangalore Please Visit this Powerful Place where Lord Laxmi Narasimha Resides and get his Blessings.

                                            ----------- Hari Om -----------