Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Temple

Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Temple Bangalore

  • Temple History

The Hanuman Temple at Raagi Gudda (Maize Mountain) in South Bangalore is a popular spiritual destination, drawing large crowds of devotees. According to local legend, a mound of Ragi (a type of grain) miraculously transformed into stone, giving the hillock its name “Ragigudda.” The temple is also steeped in mythological significance, as it is believed that the Trimurtis—Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva—once visited the site and, in their divine form, turned into three massive stone pillars to remain there forever, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction in the world.

The temple celebrates Sri Hanumath Jayanti with grandeur, hosting a 12-day festival that includes special rituals like Abhishekas, Homas, and Poojas. Devotees are also offered Maha Prasada daily. Beyond its religious activities, the temple has grown into a center for community service, providing free medical check-ups, educational support, and a book bank. It offers coaching for students, facilities for meditation, yoga, music, and Vedic study, and is home to a library and a Go Shala (cow shed). The temple’s Hanuman Jayanthi festival is especially notable for its diverse and thematic celebrations, making it a vibrant hub for both spiritual and social enrichment.

  • Specialty

The Hanuman Temple at Raagi Gudda is renowned for its unique combination of spiritual significance, mythological history, and community service. Situated atop a hill, the temple is believed to have been the site where the Trimurtis—Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—manifested as three large stone pillars, symbolizing the eternal cycles of the universe. The temple is especially famous for its association with the miraculous transformation of a mound of Ragi (grain) into stone, which gave the hillock its name, “Ragigudda.”

  • vist
  • Morning: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Travel
  • Local transportation is available from various parts of Bangalore to Ragigudda.
  • The nearest railway station is Bangalore City Junction, with further connectivity across the city and beyond.
  • Bangalore International Airport offers domestic and international flights, with taxis readily available for transport to the temple.