Pudupakkam Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Pudupakkam Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Pudupakkam, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu 603103

Deity

Veera Anjaneyar

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in Pudupakkam, 5 km from Kelambakkam and 35 km from Vandaloor.
• Located atop Gajagiri Hills.
• Temple is associated with the Nithiya Kalyana Perumal Temple in Thiruvidanthai.

Historical Context:

• No specific historical evidence about its origin.
• Attracts many devotees due to its serene and spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

Puranic Significance:

• Dedicated to Sri Hanuman, who visited Lanka thrice:
  1. First Visit: To find Mother Sita and deliver Rama’s ring and Choodamani.
  2. Second Visit: To assist in building the Sethu Bridge and to bring Rama’s army to Lanka.
  3. Third Visit: To fetch the Sanjeevi Mount to heal Lakshmana.
• Hanuman rested at this site while returning with the Sanjeevi Mount.

Beliefs:

• Devotees pray to Sri Veera Anjaneya for wish fulfillment.
• Common offerings include Vennai Kappu (covering the deity with butter) and garlands of betel leaves.

Special Features:

• Temple is located on a hill with 108 steps.
• The main idol of Sri Veera Anjaneyar is 6 feet tall, in a standing posture with one leg ready to fly, and a bell at the end of the tail.
• The temple’s iconography includes a unique bell on the tail, distinguishing it as part of the 108 Hanuman temples established by Madhwa Saint Sri Vyasatirtha.

Festivals:

• Connected to various festivals, especially those associated with Sri Hanuman.

Century/Period/Age

1000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Pudupakkam

Nearest Railway Station

Pudupakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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