Anjaneya
Swamy Temple, Shamanur,
Karnataka
Anjaneya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Shamanur village near Davanagere City in Davangere Taluk in the Davanagere District of Karnataka state, India. This Temple is considered as one of the 732 temples established by Vyasaraja.
History
The Temple is believed to be
built in 15th century CE. The Hanuman idol is said to have been
installed by Vyasaraja. The temple was extensively renovated in 2000.
The Temple
The Temple is facing towards
east with five tiered Rajagopura. The Rajagopuram has a massive stucco image of
Hanuman on its front side covering three tiers. There is a stone deepa sthamba
in front of the rajagopura. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum and
mandapa. The sanctum enshrines a six-foot-tall idol of Hanuman.
Festivals
Car festival (Rathotsava) is celebrated
for 3 days starting from the tenth day after Mahashivaratri. Saturdays is
considered auspicious here.
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Davanagere,
5 Kms from Davanagere Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Davanagere Railway Station, 15 Kms
from Harihar, 265 Kms from Bengaluru and 283 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The
temple is situated on Davanagere – Harihar bypass road.
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