Ardhagiri Veera Anjaneya Temple, Aragonda, Andhra Pradesh
Veera Anjaneya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located on the hill of Ardhagiri in Aragonda Village of Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is about 300 years old. The temple tank is called as Sanjeeviraya Pushkarini. It is believed that the water has the divine Sanjeevini elements infused into it.
Legends
The origin of the temple dates back to Treta Yuga and has an interesting legend that associates it with the Ramayana. During the battle with Ravana, Laxmana got injured and fell unconscious. Anjaneya, at the behest of Jambava, assumed a gigantic form and bounded for the Himalayas to procure herbs from the Sanjeevini Hill to revive an unconscious Lakshmana. Unable to identify the herbs in quick time, he uprooted the entire hill and flew back to Lanka, carrying it on his left shoulder.
It is believed that, a part of the Hill (carried by Hanuman) was dropped at this place and called as Ardhagiri (half hill). From then, people started worshipping hanuman in the name of Veera Anjaneya Swamy. Many people, till today, come from all the world to collect the medicated water in the pond, besides to the temple. The clay in the mountain contains many medicinal properties and has a power to cure many types of skin problems. The water in the pond comes from different place from the mountain, touching many roots of medicinal plants.
The Temple
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/07/ardhagiri-veera-anjaneya-temple-aragonda-temple.html
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 05.30 am to 1.30 pm and 01.30 pm to 9.00 pm. On full moon days, it's open until 11.00 pm.
Festivals
Full moon day is special here as it was on this day that Anjaneya flew to get the Sanjeevini herb. Cultural programmes are held and the temple remains open at night. Hanuman Jayanthi is also celebrated in a grand manner.
Prayers
Devotees believe the water from Sanjeeviraya Pushkarini will heal diseases like cancer and asthma. They carry water from temple pond and distribute it to their kin. It's said that prayers offered in the dark on a full moon day provide immense power, peace and happiness. Garlands made from betel leaves, Marigolds, and Tulasi (Indian Basil), and different flowers are offered to Lord.
Contact
Ardhagiri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Temple,
Aragonda Village, Thavanam Palli Mandal,
Chittoor District,
Andhra Pradesh – 517 129
Phone: +91 8573 283 687 / 283 689 / 283 690
Email: eo_ardhagiri@yahoo.co.in
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Aragonda, 14 Kms from Kanipakam, 23 Kms from Chittoor, 22 Kms from Chittoor Railway Station, 82 Kms from Tirupati, 97 Kms from Tirupati Airport, 184 Kms from Chennai and 175 Kms from Chennai Airport. There are direct buses from Chittoor and Kanipakkam to Aragonda.
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