Sanctum and idol features
The supplied record describes a single-stone image but gives incompatible dimensions. Exact height, width and related physical details remain under verification.
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Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple
Mahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru Urban District, Karnataka
Hanuman · Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy in a standing form
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: The supplied record also uses the Panchamukhi Anjaneya identity, referring to Hanuman's five-faced protective form.
A Bengaluru Hanuman shrine in Mahalakshmi Layout, identified in the supplied record as Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple.
Temple Description: Karnataka HRCE records worship of an oil-painted single rock from 1973, the carving of the Anjaneya image and prana-pratishtha on 7 June 1976. Supplied dimension claims conflict, and HRCE publishes no measurement.
Source: supplied temple research document. Confirm current timings and ritual details locally.
Darshan Start Time
6:00 AM
The supplied source lists morning opening at 6:00 AM; confirm locally.
Crowd Expectation
Local confirmation needed
Tuesdays, Saturdays and festival days may be busier; no wait time is guaranteed.
Best Darshan Window
Early weekday visit
Choose an early non-festival weekday after confirming that day's timings.
Darshan Options
General darshan
Special-entry, live-darshan and puja-booking arrangements remain under verification.
Official Notice / Visitor Information: The supplied source lists split daily hours. Confirm current timings, aarti and festival-day changes locally.
Source: supplied temple research document. Confirm current timings and ritual details locally.
Main Sacred FormSri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy in a standing form; exact statue dimensions remain under verification.
Temple IdentityMahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru Urban District, Karnataka.
Historic ImportanceKarnataka HRCE records worship from 1973 and prana-pratishtha on 7 June 1976.
Pilgrimage ImportanceA neighbourhood Hanuman shrine within Bengaluru's Mahalakshmi Layout devotional circuit.
Panchamukhi TraditionThe supplied narrative explains Hanuman's five-faced protective form through the Ahiravana tradition.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple is a Hanuman shrine in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru.
The supplied record also uses the Panchamukhi Anjaneya name and describes a monolithic Hanuman image. Conflicting dimensions and date accounts are not presented as settled facts.
Main Deity and Veeranjaneya Form
The main deity is Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy, described in a majestic standing posture oriented towards Rama.
Devotional focus
Darshan centres on Hanuman's courage, protection and steadfast service to Rama.
Meaning of Panchamukhi Anjaneya
Pancha means five, mukhi means faces and Anjaneya means the son of Mata Anjana. The source presents this five-faced form as a symbol of courage, protection, stability, freedom from fear and knowledge.
Sacred Tradition
The supplied sacred narrative recounts Ahiravana's abduction of Rama and Lakshmana to Patala Loka. Hanuman entered the underworld, encountered Makardhwaja and learned that five lamps in different directions had to be extinguished at the same instant.
According to that tradition, Hanuman manifested five faces—Hanuman facing east, Narasimha south, Garuda west, Varaha north and Hayagriva upward—to extinguish the lamps and rescue Rama and Lakshmana. This is devotional tradition rather than dated history.
Historical Importance
Karnataka HRCE records that worship began in 1973 with an oil-painted single rock. The Anjaneya image was then carved, and prana-pratishtha was completed on 7 June 1976.
The HRCE account states that devotees and the public carried out the work and that no king, ruler or palegara built the shrine.
Architecture and Monolithic Image
The source describes traditional South Indian architecture with modern construction elements and east-facing sanctum, temple and main entrance.
A monolithic Hanuman image is a defining feature, but the supplied measurements conflict and are intentionally not repeated as verified dimensions.
Panchamukhi Protective Tradition
The five faces are traditionally identified as east-facing Hanuman for courage and devotion, south-facing Narasimha for protection from evil, west-facing Garuda for freedom from fear and negative influence, north-facing Varaha for stability and prosperity, and upward-facing Hayagriva for knowledge and enlightenment.
These meanings are presented as sacred tradition without promising guaranteed personal outcomes.
Special Features
Monolithic Hanuman image
The supplied record describes a single-stone Hanuman image; exact dimensions remain under verification.
Panchamukhi tradition
The five-faced narrative is connected with courage, protection, stability and knowledge.
Mahalakshmi shrine
The complex is described as including a shrine for Goddess Mahalakshmi seated on a lotus.
Saturday butter decoration
A Benne Alankara tradition is associated with Saturdays; the exact quantity and current arrangement should be confirmed locally.
Quick Decision
Best fit
Bengaluru devotees seeking Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy darshan and visitors exploring Mahalakshmi Layout's sacred places.
Time needed
Allow time for general darshan and the additional shrines; current queue duration remains under verification.
Crowd pattern
Tuesdays, Saturdays and festival days may be busier, but no wait time is guaranteed.
Main caution
Do not rely on conflicting statue measurements, dates or special-puja claims without local confirmation.
Darshan Process
Confirm the schedule
Confirm the split opening hours and aarti times locally on the day of travel.
Reach Mahalakshmi Layout
Use the supplied map destination and Mahalakshmi Layout transport connections.
Follow the local queue
Follow temple instructions for darshan, offerings and any Saturday decoration arrangements.
Visit respectfully
Keep the sanctum and additional shrine approaches clear for other devotees.
How to Reach
The temple is in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru. Road time and final access vary with city traffic.
From KSR Bengaluru City rail
- The supplied source identifies KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station.
- The supplied record places the temple about 8–10 km by road from KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station; traffic changes journey time.
From Kempegowda airport
- Kempegowda International Airport is listed about 35–40 km away by road.
- Allow for Bengaluru traffic and confirm the current road route.
Within Bengaluru
- Mahalakshmi Metro Station is listed about 1–2 km away; BMTC buses, autos and taxis serve the area.
- Use the supplied map destination for the final approach.
Temple Timings
Karnataka HRCE publishes daily sessions from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with abhisheka at 7:30 AM and Maha Mangalarati at 9:00 AM.
| Service or day | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Daily darshan | 6:00 AM–1:00 PM; 3:00 PM–8:30 PM | Official HRCE schedule; festival changes should be checked locally. |
| Abhisheka | 7:30 AM | Official published morning ritual. |
| Maha Mangalarati | 9:00 AM | Official published principal lamp worship. |
Source: Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department temple page (TID 5).
Festivals and Celebrations
Hanuman Jayanti
The Chaitra Hanuman birth observance usually falls in March–April.
Sri Rama Navami
The Chaitra festival honouring the birth of Sri Rama usually falls in March–April.
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Vaishnava observance usually falls in December–January.
Deepavali
The festival of lights usually falls in October–November.
Tuesdays and Saturdays
These are regular year-round Hanuman worship days; Saturdays are associated in the source with Benne Alankara.
Daily Worship and Rituals
Karnataka HRCE publishes abhisheka at 7:30 AM and Maha Mangalarati at 9:00 AM within the morning session. The temple reopens at 3:00 PM and closes at 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays and Saturdays are regular devotional days. The source describes Saturday Benne Alankara; confirm current seva participation directly with the temple.
Mantras and Chanting
The Panchamukhi invocation and common Hanuman chants below were checked against recognized mantra references. Follow temple guidance for formal recitation.
| Chant | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchamukhi Hanuman Mantra | ॐ पञ्चमुखाय हनुमते नमः | Om Panchamukhaya Hanumate Namah | Salutations to Hanuman in the five-faced form. |
| Hanuman Moola Mantra | ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः | Om Shri Hanumate Namah | Salutations to revered Hanuman. |
| Anjaneya Mantra | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय नमः | Om Anjaneyaya Namah | Salutations to Anjaneya, son of Anjana. |
| Hanuman Gayatri | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे। वायुपुत्राय धीमहि। तन्नो हनुमान् प्रचोदयात्॥ | Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanuman Prachodayat | May the son of Vayu illuminate and guide the mind. |
| Sri Rama Nama | श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम | Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama | Victory and praise to Sri Rama. |
| Hanuman Chalisa | हनुमान चालीसा | Hanuman Chalisa | A forty-verse devotional hymn praising Hanuman. |
Prasad, Flowers and Offerings
Benne Alankara
A Saturday butter-decoration tradition is described in the source; current procedure and quantity remain under verification.
Flowers and prasad
Use authorised counters or temple-directed offering points.
Prayer and archana
Ask locally about archana and other worship arrangements before purchasing any service.
Best Time to Visit
Quieter planning
Choose an early weekday after confirming the split opening schedule.
Weather
Allow for Bengaluru traffic and carry weather-appropriate protection for the final approach.
Festival visits
Expect additional activity on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti and other listed festivals.
Nearby Sacred Places
Sri Mahaganapathi Temple
A Ganesha shrine in Mahalakshmi Layout named in the supplied record.
Sri Veeranjaneya Temple
A local Hanuman shrine in Mahalakshmi Layout named in the supplied record.
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
A Krishna and Radha temple at Rajajinagar named in the supplied record.
Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Temple
A Hanuman hill temple in Jayanagar named in the supplied record.
Mahalakshmi Layout Sacred Circuit
This optional source-based route links the temple with nearby Bengaluru shrines; confirm each stop's schedule and access.
1. Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple
Begin with Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy darshan.
2. Sri Mahaganapathi Temple
Continue to the nearby Ganesha shrine in Mahalakshmi Layout.
3. Sri Veeranjaneya Temple
Visit the local Veeranjaneya shrine if its current schedule is confirmed.
4. ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Continue to the Rajajinagar Krishna temple.
5. Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple
Conclude at the Jayanagar Hanuman hill temple if time and current access allow.
Visitor Information and Safety
- Wear modest clothing suited to an active place of worship.
- Follow local instructions for footwear, offerings, photography and queue flow.
- Do not repeat either supplied statue measurement as verified; the dimensions conflict.
- Use the HRCE chronology: worship began in 1973 and prana-pratishtha was completed on 7 June 1976.
- Confirm current timings, festival arrangements and Bengaluru traffic conditions before travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Karnataka HRCE publishes 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Confirm festival-day changes locally.
The supplied document gives conflicting measurements, so exact height and width remain under verification.
The main deity is Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy in a standing form.
Karnataka HRCE records worship beginning in 1973 and prana-pratishtha on 7 June 1976.
It is the devotional account of Hanuman's five-faced form, traditionally associated with the Ahiravana story.
Reference Notes
- Editorial temple brief: The page-specific source document remains the baseline for sacred tradition, shrine features, festivals, travel and nearby places.
- Official identity, history and timings: Karnataka HRCE identifies this Mahalakshmi Layout temple, records worship from 1973 and prana-pratishtha on 7 June 1976, and publishes the current schedule used above. Open HRCE source
- Exact location: The exact Google Maps coordinate query is 13.0089812, 77.5466473. Open map source
- Panchamukhi mantra check: The five-faced invocation and tradition were checked against a recognized Vedic mantra reference. Open source
- Common Hanuman mantra check: Standard invocation spellings were checked against a recognized Hindu calendar and mantra reference. Open source
- Sole unresolved factual field: Exact idol dimensions remain unresolved because the supplied record gives conflicting claims and the Karnataka HRCE page publishes no dimensions.