Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy is a Hindu temple perched on a hilltop near Muthyumpeta village in Jagtial district. The complex follows South Indian temple design, with smaller shrines for Venkateswara, Alwaarula, and Lakshmi surrounding the main shrine dedicated to Hanuman.

A local cowherd built the first shrine three centuries ago after discovering a Hanuman idol on the hilltop. Krishna Rao Deshmukh led major rebuilding work 160 years ago, shaping the structure into its present form.

The temple takes its name from Lord Anjaneya, another name for Hanuman, and draws devotees who come seeking health remedies and blessings for children. Many visitors follow a 40-day devotional practice, climbing the hill daily and offering prayers at the main shrine.

Regular buses run from Karimnagar, Godavarikhani, Jagtial, and Asifabad, with the temple about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Jagtial town. The climb to the hilltop takes around 20 minutes on foot, though vehicles can also drive closer for those who need assistance.

The deity statue faces southwest toward the distant Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, an orientation uncommon among the region's many Hanuman shrines. Pilgrims often bring red cloth and sindoor powder as offerings, draping them around the shrine and giving the temple interior a deep crimson hue.

Location: Jagtial district

GPS coordinates: 18.40450,78.55210

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29