Hanumanthana gudda explained

Ramanjaneya gudda
Native Name Lang:"kan"
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood temple
Pushpin Map:India Bangalore
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:Metro
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Name2:Bangalore
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:560019

Hanumanthana gudda or Ramanjaneya gudda means the "Hill of Lord Hanuman". It is located in Hanumanth nagar (next to Basavanagudi) near Bangalore, India. A major temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is located here and was built in 1960s.[1]

Description

The slopes of the hill have numerous trees and bushy plants. Gardens are also present on the back side of the hill, where the slope is not too steep. Two walkways with stairs are available to reach the top of the hill. They are paved with granite slabs and well maintained. There is also a road to the summit.

Inside the temple there is an eight foot high Murthi of Hanuman in which the Lord is standing at ease with his weapon, the Gadhe(Gada (mace)). On the top of the temple, there are giant statues of Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama hugging each other, as it is related they did after the conquest of Lanka. This gigantic statue is a symbol of the dedication and loyalty Lord Hanuman showed towards Lord Rama.

Residential area

The residential layout built adjoining the hill was named "Hanumantha nagara", after thelate Shri. Kengal Hanumanthaiah, former Chief Minister of Karnataka, who was one of the patrons of this temple.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: V . Vijayasimha . 2020-02-21 . Madanotsava, Gupta period fest, to welcome spring today . 2023-02-20 . Deccan Herald . en.