Rameswaram Sri Abhaya Anjaneya (Vaal Aruntha Hanumar) Temple, Ramanathapuram

Address

Rameswaram Sri Abhaya Anjaneya (Vaal Aruntha Hanumar) Temple, Ramanathapuram

Rameswaram,

Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu- 623526

Phone: +91 – 4573 – 221 093

Moolavar

Sri Abhaya Anjaneya (Vaal Aruntha Hanumar)

Introduction

Location:

• Situated near the Bathrakali Amman Temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
• Also known as the Vaal Aruntha Hanuman Temple.
• 2 km from the north entrance bus stop of Lord Ramanathaswamy Temple.
• Nearest Railway Station: Rameswaram.
• Nearest Airport: Madurai.

Puranic Significance:

• Connected to the story from the Ramayana where Lord Hanuman is depicted without his tail.
• Hanuman was delayed in bringing the Shivalinga from Kailash, and by the time he arrived, Rama had already performed the ritual with a sea-sand Shivalinga created by Sita.
• In anger, Hanuman tried to pull the sand Shivalinga using his tail, which broke, causing him to fall, resulting in his tail being torn.
• The Hanuman here is worshipped in this form, without his tail.

Special Features:

• Two Hanuman Statues:
  • Abaya Anjaneyar (main deity).
  • Vaal Aruntha Hanuman (Tail-less Hanuman), made of sea rock and believed to be Suyambu (self-originated).
• Impressions of sea shells are visible on the tail-less statue.
• The temple is over 1500 years old.
• Hanuman Theertham (sacred pond) located near the temple.

Festivals:

• Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on a Purattasi Saturday in September-October.
• The festival honors the birth of Lord Hanuman with prayers, rituals, and offerings.

Century/Period

1500 years old.

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Rameshwaram

Nearest Railway Station

Rameshwaram

Nearest Airport

Madurai.

Location on Map

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