Granite relief image
The brief describes a five-foot Ardha Shila Rupa carved from hard granite and coated with sindoor.
Temple Photograph
Verified temple photograph pending
Nuggikeri Hanuman Mandir
Nuggikeri, Dharwad, Karnataka
Hanuman · Sri Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy in a standing form
Meaning / Spiritual Importance:
Balabheema expresses mighty strength; devotees approach this Hanuman form for courage, steadiness and service.
A Hanuman shrine beside Nuggikeri Lake near Dharwad, revered as Sri Balabheema.
Temple Description: Temple tradition associates the shrine with the 16th-century Vijayanagara period and consecration by the Dvaita saint Sri Vyasatirtha; the brief says the Peshwas entrusted its administration to the Desai family in the 18th century.
Timing schedule follows the supplied temple brief; confirm current-day changes locally.
Darshan Start Time
6:00 AM–1:00 PM; 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Two daily sessions are listed; confirm current-day changes locally.
Crowd Expectation
Local confirmation needed
Festival periods may be busier; no wait time is guaranteed.
Best Darshan Window
Early daylight visit
Choose an early window after confirming that day's timings.
Darshan Options
General darshan
Live darshan not verified. Puja booking not verified.
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Official contact under verification. Use the mapped Nuggikeri location and confirm schedules locally.
Evening aarti is listed at 6:30 PM; confirm locally on the day.
Main Sacred Form
Sri Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy in a standing form. Nuggikeri, Dharwad District, Karnataka.
Temple Identity
Nuggikeri Hanuman Mandir is a lakeside shrine near Dharwad centred on Sri Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy.
Historic Importance
Madhva, Vyasaraja and Vijayanagara associations remain temple tradition; exact chronology and administration history require verification.
Pilgrimage Importance
A recognised Hanuman destination near Dharwad; confirm schedules before setting out.
Sri Balabheema Form
The Balabheema identity and lakeside setting define the shrine's devotional character.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple stands beside Nuggikeri Lake near Dharwad and is also known as Sri Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy Temple.
The main deity is a five-foot granite relief of Balabheema Hanuman. The temple follows the Madhwa Sampradaya and Dvaita Vaishnava tradition recorded in the brief.
Main Deity and Balabheema Anjaneya Form
The sanctum centres on Lord Hanuman as Sri Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy in a dynamic standing relief form.
Iconographic details
The right hand is in Abhaya Mudra, the left holds an unopened Saugandhika flower, the tail rises above the head, and the eyes are made from Shaligrama stones.
Nuggikeri and Balabheema Anjaneya
The brief records Nuggikeri as the temple’s village and locality but does not provide a separate etymology for the place-name. Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy is the alternate sacred name given for the principal Hanuman image.
Sacred Tradition
The brief does not add a separate mythic origin account. It connects the shrine instead with Sri Vyasatirtha, also known as Vyasaraja Tirtha, in the Vijayanagara period.
That consecration account is retained as the page’s sacred lineage without adding an unsupported legend.
Historical Importance
The brief dates the temple to the sixteenth-century Vijayanagara period and attributes consecration to the Dvaita philosopher Sri Vyasatirtha, Rajaguru in the court of Krishnadevaraya.
It also records that administration was entrusted to the Nuggikeri Desai family in the eighteenth century by the Peshwa.
Architecture
The temple is described as traditional Karnataka architecture with Vijayanagara influence. The garbhagriha, temple, deity and main entrance are recorded as south-facing.
The main entrance is described as a three-tier rajagopuram, while the sanctum image is a granite relief rather than a fully freestanding sculpture.
A Madhwa Hanuman Shrine near Dharwad
The shrine’s worship belongs to the Madhwa Sampradaya, Dvaita Vedanta and Vaishnava traditions recorded in the brief.
Its Balabheema form, Vyasatirtha lineage and lakeside setting define its devotional identity without implying guaranteed outcomes.
Special Features
Balabheema relief form
The five-foot granite image is carved in relief and coated with sindoor.
Shaligrama eyes
The brief records Shaligrama stones used for the deity’s eyes.
South-facing layout
The deity, sanctum, temple and three-tier rajagopuram are described as south-facing.
Vyasatirtha lineage
The consecration tradition connects the shrine with the noted Dvaita saint of the Vijayanagara period.
Quick Decision
Best fit
Hanuman devotees, Madhwa pilgrims and visitors building a Dharwad–Hubballi sacred circuit.
Time needed
Allow time for darshan, the lakeside setting and onward travel; no fixed visit duration is guaranteed.
Crowd pattern
Festival periods may be busier. No live crowd count or wait-time estimate is published.
Main caution
Use the supplied schedule as planning guidance and confirm current-day or festival changes locally.
Darshan Process
Confirm the day
Check the two daily sessions and any festival changes before travel.
Reach Nuggikeri
Use the mapped Kalghatagi Road address from Dharwad and allow for local road conditions.
Follow local flow
Observe queue, footwear and offering directions at the south-facing temple entrance.
Exit respectfully
Keep worship routes clear and treat the nearby lake as a quiet public setting.
How to Reach
The temple is beside Nuggikeri Lake on Kalghatagi Road near Dharwad. Road times vary with local conditions.
From Dharwad station
- Dharwad Railway Station is listed about 6 km away.
- The supplied indicative travel time is 15–20 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw.
From Hubballi airport
- Hubballi Airport is listed about 20 km away.
- The supplied indicative travel time is 30–40 minutes by taxi.
Road and city transport
- The temple is listed about 5–6 km from Dharwad city centre, 25 km from Hubballi and 80 km from Belagavi.
- KSRTC buses, city buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws and private vehicles connect through the NH-48 area.
Temple Timings
The supplied temple record lists two daily darshan sessions and the principal worship sequence. Confirm festival-day changes locally.
| Service | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Daily darshan | 6:00 AM–1:00 PM; 3:00 PM–9:00 PM | The sanctum closes between the two sessions. |
| Suprabhata Seva | 6:00 AM | Opening prayer. |
| Morning abhishekam | 6:30 AM–8:00 AM | Archana and naivedyam follow during the morning session. |
| Maha Mangala Harathi | 12:00 noon | Principal midday worship before the interval. |
| Evening aarti | 6:30 PM | Evening lamp worship. |
| Shayana Harathi | 8:30 PM–9:00 PM | Closing worship. |
Source: supplied page-specific temple brief. Timings may change on festival or special-service days.
Festivals and Celebrations
Karnataka Hanuman Jayanti
Observed on Margashirsha Amavasya, usually in December–January, with special Hanuman worship.
Hanuman Janmotsava
The Chaitra Purnima observance usually falls in March–April.
Sri Rama Navami
Celebrated during Chaitra, usually in March–April, honouring Sri Rama.
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Dhanur Masa observance, usually in December–January, includes special Vishnu and Hanuman worship.
Ugadi
The Chaitra Kannada New Year, usually in March–April, is marked with prayer and auspicious observances.
Daily Worship and Rituals
Suprabhata Seva opens worship at 6:00 AM. Morning abhishekam is listed from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM, with archana and naivedyam during the morning session.
Maha Mangala Harathi is listed at noon, evening aarti at 6:30 PM and Shayana Harathi from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Follow on-site guidance for participation and festival-day changes.
Mantras and Chanting
These traditional forms are presented in the scripts supplied for this temple record. Chant respectfully and follow the temple's guidance.
| Chant | Sanskrit / Hindi | Kannada | Telugu | Tamil | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Moola Mantra | ॐ हनुमते नमः | ಓಂ ಹನುಮತೇ ನಮಃ | ఓం హనుమతే నమః | ஓம் ஹனுமதே நமஹ | Om Hanumate Namah |
| Anjaneya Mantra | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय नमः | ಓಂ ಆಂಜನೇಯಾಯ ನಮಃ | ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ నమః | ஓம் ஆஞ்சநேயாய நமஹ | Om Anjaneyaya Namah |
| Hanuman Gayatri | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे। वायुपुत्राय धीमहि। तन्नो हनुमान् प्रचोदयात्॥ | ಓಂ ಆಂಜನೇಯಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ। ವಾಯುಪುತ್ರಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ। ತನ್ನೋ ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್॥ | ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ విద్మహే। వాయుపుత్రాయ ధీమహి। తన్నో హనుమాన్ ప్రచోదయాత్॥ | ஓம் ஆஞ்சநேயாய வித்மஹே। வாயுபுத்ராய தீமஹி। தன்னோ ஹனுமான் ப்ரசோதயாத்॥ | Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanuman Prachodayat |
| Sri Rama Nama | श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम | ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮ ಜಯ ರಾಮ ಜಯ ಜಯ ರಾಮ | శ్రీ రామ జయ రామ జయ జయ రామ | ஸ்ரீ ராம ஜெய ராம ஜெய ஜெய ராம் | Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama |
| Hanuman Chalisa | हनुमान चालीसा | ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ | హనుమాన్ చాలీసా | ஹனுமான் சாலீசா | Hanuman Chalisa |
Meanings: the short invocations offer salutations to Hanuman and Anjaneya; the Gayatri seeks the guidance of Vayuputra; Sri Rama Nama praises Rama; the Hanuman Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn.
Prasad, Flowers and Offerings
Temple-directed offerings
Offer only items accepted at an authorised temple counter or offering point.
Flowers and prasad
The supplied brief does not publish a current approved list; confirm locally before carrying offerings.
Seva and donations
Use only official temple channels and do not rely on unverified agents or promised access.
Best Time to Visit
Quieter planning
Choose a non-festival morning or afternoon session and confirm the schedule before setting out.
Lake and weather
Use suitable footwear and treat the lakeside surroundings carefully during rain or strong sun.
Festival visits
Allow extra time during both Hanuman birth observances, Rama Navami, Vaikunta Ekadashi and Ugadi.
Nearby Sacred Places
Nuggikeri Lake
About 500 metres to 1 km away; a calm lakeside setting used for reflection after the temple visit.
Murugha Matha
About 10–12 km away in Dharwad; a Veerashaiva and Lingayat spiritual institution with social-service traditions.
Dattatreya Temple, Dharwad
About 10–12 km away; dedicated to Dattatreya as the combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Someshwara Temple, Dharwad
About 10–12 km away; an ancient Shiva shrine reflecting traditional Karnataka architecture.
Sri Siddharoodha Swamy Matha
About 15–18 km away in Hubballi; a spiritual centre associated with teachings on devotion, equality and self-realisation.
Dharwad–Hubballi Sacred Circuit
The supplied route begins at Nuggikeri and continues through Dharwad to Hubballi. Reorder stops around current hours and road conditions.
1. Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple
Begin with Balabheema Anjaneya darshan beside Nuggikeri Lake.
2. Murugha Matha
Continue to the Dharwad spiritual institution.
3. Dattatreya and Someshwara Temples
Visit the two Dharwad temple stops in the order best suited to current access.
4. Siddharoodha Swamy Matha
Complete the optional route in Hubballi before returning.
Visitor Information and Safety
- Wear modest clothing appropriate for an active place of worship.
- Confirm the current two-session schedule and festival-day changes before travel.
- Use the Kalghatagi Road address and allow for local road conditions.
- Follow temple directions for footwear, offerings, photography and queue movement.
- Respect the lakeside environment and use only official channels for seva or donations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The brief lists 6:00 AM–1:00 PM and 3:00 PM–9:00 PM. Confirm current-day and festival changes locally.
Sri Balabheema Anjaneya Swamy is represented as a five-foot granite relief in a dynamic standing posture.
The brief attributes consecration to the Dvaita saint Sri Vyasatirtha during the Vijayanagara period.
Dharwad Railway Station and Hubballi Airport are the rail and air gateways listed in the brief.
The brief records Abhaya Mudra, an unopened Saugandhika flower, a raised tail and eyes made from Shaligrama stones.
Reference Notes
- Editorial temple brief: The page-specific source document is the content baseline for this temple guide, including history, worship, festivals, mantras, travel and nearby places.
- Identity and exact coordinates: The supplied Google place record identifies Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple at 15.4130864, 75.0054464. Open source
- Travel and nearby places: Route and circuit references are retained from the same temple record. Open source
- Mantra text check: Standard Hanuman mantra spellings were checked against a recognized Hindu calendar and mantra reference; the supplied Kannada, Telugu and Tamil script forms are retained with evident OCR spacing corrected. Open source
- Operational boundary: Schedules can change on festival and special-service days; confirm the current day locally.