Sanctum and deity features
The image faces west and is depicted walking towards the south. The right hand is in Abhaya Mudra, while the left hand rests at the hip with a mace.
Temple PhotographPhotograph Not Published
Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Mylapore
Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Lord Hanuman (Sri Veera Anjaneyar) · Self-manifested standing Hanuman in Sthanaka form, west-facing, with the right hand in Abhaya Mudra and the left hand at the hip with a mace, depicted walking towards the south
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: “Veera” means brave, heroic, powerful and valiant.
A historic Mylapore Hanuman shrine distinguished by its west-facing, self-manifested standing image and its setting opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Temple Description: Veera Anjaneyar Temple, also known as Arulmigu Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple, stands on Mosque Street in historic Mylapore, opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Plan with the listed worship schedule; festival-day changes and live queues are not published centrally.
Darshan Start Time
6:30 AM
Morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; evening 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Crowd Expectation
Live status not published
Live queue data not published by the temple.
Best Darshan Window
Plan around worship
Morning or evening session after confirming festival-day changes
Darshan Options
General darshan
Morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; evening 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Official live darshan not published by the temple. Photography policy not published by the temple.
Sacred timings use this temple’s exact stored coordinates in Asia/Kolkata.
Temple IdentityLord Hanuman (Sri Veera Anjaneyar). Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sacred ImportanceWorship centres on Sri Veera Anjaneyar as the heroic servant of Sri Rama. The walking posture and Rama shrine reinforce that devotional relationship without promising a personal…
Historic ImportanceThe temple is placed in the eighteenth century and associated with the Salivahana Chettiars from Mysore; the land was granted by the Nawab of the Carnatic.
Pilgrimage ImportanceMylapore and Chennai One-Day Sacred Route
Swayambhu HanumanThe principal image is described as self-manifested.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Veera Anjaneyar Temple, also known as Arulmigu Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple, stands on Mosque Street in historic Mylapore, opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Its identity rests on the west-facing Sri Veera Anjaneyar image, the Rama shrine added in 1954 and a continuous Mylapore worship tradition.
Main Hanuman Form and Deity Features
Sri Veera Anjaneyar is described as Swayambhu, or self-manifested, and stands in Sthanaka form.
Documented form
The west-facing image is described with its right hand in Abhaya Mudra, left hand at the hip with a mace, and body shown walking south.
Temple Name and Identity
“Veera” means brave, heroic, powerful and valiant.
“Anjaneyar” is a Tamil name for Hanuman derived from Anjana, his mother.
Sacred Story and Tradition
A separate shrine for Sri Rama, Goddess Sita and Lakshmana was added in 1954.
It presents the enduring bond of devotion and service between Hanuman and Rama in the Ramayana tradition.
History and Patronage
The temple is placed in the eighteenth century and associated with the Salivahana Chettiars from Mysore; the land was granted by the Nawab of the Carnatic.
The temple record says the temple celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2000. The exact foundation year is not publicly documented.
The latest Kumbhabhishekam named in the supplied record took place in 2012.
Architecture and Shrine Layout
The temple follows traditional Dravidian temple architecture.
The main entrance, garbhagriha entrance and deity are west-facing.
Spiritual Importance
Worship centres on Sri Veera Anjaneyar as the heroic servant of Sri Rama. The walking posture and Rama shrine reinforce that devotional relationship without promising a personal outcome.
Special Features
Swayambhu Hanuman
The principal image is described as self-manifested.
West-facing shrine
The main entrance, garbhagriha entrance and deity are recorded as west-facing.
Walking posture
Hanuman is shown standing and moving towards the south.
Rama shrine
A Rama, Sita and Lakshmana shrine was added in 1954.
2012 consecration
The latest named Kumbhabhishekam was held in 2012.
Quick Darshan Decision Guide
Best fit
Hanuman devotees and visitors planning a Mylapore sacred circuit.
Two sessions
Choose 6:30 AM–11:00 AM or 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.
Easy landmark
Use Mosque Street opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Check locally
Confirm festival timing, offering and photography rules.
Darshan Process
Choose a session
Plan for the morning or evening opening window.
Reach Mosque Street
Use the mapped destination opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Follow local directions
Use designated footwear, queue and Archana points.
Visit the Rama shrine
Follow on-site guidance for the Rama, Sita and Lakshmana shrine.
How to Reach
Mosque Street opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple; MRTS, Metro, buses, taxis and autos serve Mylapore.
From Chennai rail terminals
- Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore are the principal long-distance rail terminals.
- Continue by taxi, auto, suburban rail or metro towards Mylapore and Mosque Street.
From Chennai airport
- Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport.
- Use a live route planner for the final road journey because city travel time varies.
Within Chennai
- Thirumayilai MRTS is approximately 1 km away; Teynampet Metro is approximately 3 km away.
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple is approximately 300 m away; taxis, autos and MTC buses reach Mosque Street.
Temple Timings
Morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; evening 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
| Service or day | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Morning darshan | 6:30 AM–11:00 AM | Supplied temple record. |
| Evening darshan | 4:00 PM–9:00 PM | Supplied temple record. |
| Kalasanthi Puja | 7:00 AM | Morning puja. |
| Uchikala Puja | 10:00 AM | Late-morning puja. |
| Sayaraksha Puja | 7:00 PM | Evening puja. |
Schedule from the supplied temple record; day-specific changes are not published centrally.
Festivals
Hanuman Jayanti
Celebrates Hanuman’s birth and is described as the biggest annual festival.
Rama Navami
Celebrates the birth of Sri Rama.
Vaikunta Ekadasi
A Vishnu observance named in the festival list.
Tamil New Year (Puthandu)
Included in the supplied festival calendar.
Purattasi Saturdays
Included in the supplied festival calendar.
Daily Worship, Rituals and Mantras
Daily worship follows the listed opening sessions and the temple’s supplied ritual sequence. Follow on-site instructions for queue flow, offerings and sanctum access.
Mantras and Chant Texts
The source supplies four scripts for the first three entries and no Kannada version for the simple chant. It gives no transliterations or meanings.
| Mantra | Hindi | Tamil | Telugu | Kannada | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Moola Mantra | ॐ हनुमते नमः ॥ | ஓம் ஹனுமதே நமஹ ॥ | ఓం హనుమతే నమః ॥ | ಓಂ ಹನುಮತೇ ನಮಃ ॥ | Om; salutations to Hanuman. |
| Hanuman Gayatri Mantra | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महेवायुपुत्राय धीमहितन्नो हनुमान् प्रचोदयात् ॥ | ஓம் ஆஞ்சநேயாய வித்மஹேவாயுபுத்ராய தீமஹிதன்னோ ஹனுமான் ப்ரசோதயாத் ॥ | ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ విద్మహేవాయుపుత్రాయ ధీమహితన్నో హనుమాన్ ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥ | ಓಂ ಆಂಜನೇಯಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇವಾಯುಪುತ್ರಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿತನ್ನೋ ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ | We contemplate Anjaneya, meditate on the son of Vayu, and pray that Hanuman inspire our understanding. |
| Anjaneya Dhyana Mantra | मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगंजितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् ।वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यंश्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ | மனோஜவம் மாருததுல்யவேகம்ஜிதேந்திரியம் புத்திமதாம் வரிஷ்டம் ।வாதாத்மஜம் வானரயூதமுக்யம்ஸ்ரீராமதூதம் சரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ | మనోజవం మారుతతుల్యవేగంజితేంద్రియం బుద్ధిమతాం వరిష్ఠమ్ ।వాతాత్మజం వానరయూథముఖ్యంశ్రీరామదూతం శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ | ಮನೋಜವಂ ಮಾರುತತುಲ್ಯವೇಗಂಜಿತೇಂದ್ರಿಯಂ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತಾಂ ವರಿಷ್ಠಮ್ ।ವಾತಾತ್ಮಜಂ ವಾನರಯೂಥಮುಖ್ಯಂಶ್ರೀರಾಮದೂತಂ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ | I take refuge in Sri Rama’s messenger: swift as the mind and wind, master of the senses, foremost among the wise, son of Vayu and leader of the Vanara host. |
| Simple Hanuman Chant | जय हनुमानश्री राम दूत हनुमान की जयअंजनेय स्वामी की जय | ஜெய் ஹனுமான்ஸ்ரீ ராம தூத ஹனுமான் கி ஜெய்ஆஞ்சநேய சுவாமி கி ஜெய் | జై హనుమాన్శ్రీ రామ దూత హనుమాన్ కి జైఆంజనేయ స్వామి కి జై | Not published in the supplied temple record. | Victory to Hanuman, messenger of Sri Rama; victory to Anjaneya Swami. |
Prasad and Offerings
Archana
Archana is part of the supplied visit sequence; the current counter procedure is not published by the temple.
Vada Mala
Temple-specific accounts document Vada Mala as a customary offering, especially on New Year’s Day.
Prasadam
A current temple-specific prasadam list is not published by the temple.
Best Time to Visit
Morning session
Visit 6:30–11:00 AM; Kalasanthi is at 7:00 AM and Uchikala at 10:00 AM.
Evening session
Visit 4:00–9:00 PM; Sayaraksha is listed at 7:00 PM.
Festival visits
Confirm special schedules before major observances.
Nearby Sacred Places
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Approximately 300 m away in Mylapore; Shiva is Kapaleeshwarar with Karpagambal.
- Ancient shrine; present structure rebuilt in the sixteenth century.
- Vijayanagara patronage and later devotees.
- Dravidian architecture, 120-foot rajagopuram, detailed sculptures, temple tank and Arupathimoovar festival.
Madhava Perumal Temple
Approximately 650 m away; Vishnu is Madhava Perumal with Amirthavalli Thayar.
- More than 1,000 years old in the supplied record.
- Pallava origin with later Chola and Vijayanagara contributions.
- Dravidian architecture; associated with Sage Bhrigu and Mylapore Vaishnavite traditions, with traditional sculptures, shrines and festival celebrations.
Kolavizhi Amman Temple
Approximately 700 m away; dedicated to Kolavizhi Amman.
- Ancient local shrine; exact year unrecorded.
- Developed through community contributions.
- Traditional Tamil Amman architecture; known for festival prayers and worship for protection and family welfare.
Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple
Approximately 1 km away; Vishnu is Adi Kesava Perumal with Mayuravalli Thayar.
- Ancient tradition with Pallava and later Chola contributions.
- Dravidian architecture and Vishnu festivals.
Mundakanni Amman Temple
Approximately 1.2 km away; dedicated to Mundakanni Amman.
- Ancient temple with exact date unrecorded.
- Maintained by local devotees over generations.
- One of Mylapore’s oldest local Goddess temples, with traditional Tamil Amman architecture, a sacred atmosphere and special Amman-festival worship.
Marina Beach
Approximately 3 km away along the Bay of Bengal.
- Developed as a public beach area in the late nineteenth century.
- Promenade, memorials, statues and heritage buildings.
Sri Parthasarathy Temple
Approximately 3.5 km away in Triplicane; Krishna is Parthasarathy.
- Originally built in the eighth century by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha).
- Later Chola and Vijayanagara contributions.
- Dravidian architecture, detailed sculptures, inscriptions, five Vishnu forms and Brahmotsavam.
Marundeeswarar Temple
Approximately 6 km away in Thiruvanmiyur; Shiva is Marundeeswarar with Thiripurasundari.
- Ancient shrine associated with the Chola period around the eleventh century and expanded by Chola rulers.
- Later Vijayanagara contributions.
- Dravidian architecture with large gopurams, temple tank, sculptures and traditional rituals.
Ashtalakshmi Temple
Approximately 6 km away in Besant Nagar; Lakshmi appears in eight forms.
- Consecrated in 1976.
- Built with devotee support under the guidance of Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal of the Kanchi Mutt tradition.
- Modern multi-level Dravidian design near the seashore, with a vertical structure representing the eight Lakshmi forms and a peaceful coastal setting.
Mylapore and Chennai One-Day Sacred Route
A concise sequence using the detailed nearby cards above; travel conditions can change.
| Time | Place | Travel from previous stop | Visit time | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Hotel pickup | — | — | Start early; carry water, small puja items and wear comfortable footwear. |
| 6:45–7:30 AM | Veera Anjaneyar Temple | 5–10 minutes, depending on hotel | 45 minutes | Offer prayers, perform Archana and seek blessings for strength, protection and success. |
| 7:35–8:30 AM | Kapaleeshwarar Temple | Approximately 300 m | 45–60 minutes | Visit Kapaleeshwarar and explore the rajagopuram, temple tank and traditional Dravidian architecture. |
| 8:35–9:15 AM | Madhava Perumal Temple | Approximately 650 m | 30–40 minutes | Have Vishnu darshan and experience the ancient Vaishnavite temple atmosphere. |
| 9:20–9:50 AM | Kolavizhi Amman Temple | Approximately 700 m | 20–30 minutes | Offer prayers to Kolavizhi Amman and visit the traditional Amman shrine. |
| 10:00–10:40 AM | Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple | Approximately 1 km | 30–40 minutes | Visit the ancient Vishnu temple, explore its traditional architecture and participate in rituals. |
| 10:50–11:30 AM | Mundakanni Amman Temple | Approximately 1.2 km | 30–40 minutes | Seek blessings and complete the Mylapore temple cluster. |
| 11:45 AM–12:45 PM | Lunch break | Mylapore area | 45–60 minutes | Enjoy a South Indian meal and take a short rest before continuing. |
| 1:15–2:15 PM | Sri Parthasarathy Temple | Approximately 3.5 km | 45–60 minutes | Explore the ancient temple structure, sculptures and festivals. |
| 2:30–3:15 PM | Marina Beach | Approximately 3 km | 30–45 minutes | Relax by the Bay of Bengal, enjoy the sea view and visit the Chennai beachfront. |
| 3:45–4:45 PM | Ashtalakshmi Temple | Approximately 6 km | 45–60 minutes | Offer prayers to Lakshmi in eight forms and experience the unique seaside temple design. |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Marundeeswarar Temple | Approximately 6 km | 45–60 minutes | Complete the pilgrimage with Shiva darshan, evening prayers and temple rituals. |
| 6:15–7:00 PM | Return to hotel | Approximately 6–10 km | — | End the Chennai Mylapore circuit and return for rest. |
Visitor Information and Safety
- Official website not published.
- Use the Mosque Street destination opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
- Allow extra time during Hanuman Jayanti, Rama Navami and major Mylapore festival days.
- Entry fee details and the photography policy are not published by the temple.
- Official live darshan is not published by the temple.
- The exact foundation year and current prasadam list are not publicly documented.
Frequently Asked Questions
On Mosque Street opposite Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai 600004.
6:30 AM–11:00 AM and 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.
The final supplied value is west-facing; the image walks towards the south.
The temple is associated with the Salivahana Chettiars and the eighteenth century; the exact foundation year is not publicly documented.
The Rama, Sita and Lakshmana shrine was added in 1954.
Official live darshan is not published by the temple.
Reference Notes
- Supplied temple record: Primary page source.
- News Today same-temple account: Same-temple trustee and priest account; no official temple website was located. Open source
- Same-temple map: Map and coordinate provenance. Open source
- Visit Temples iconography account: Same-temple description supporting Abhaya Mudra, mace, west-facing orientation and walking-south posture. Open source
- Vayusutha temple account: Same-temple account supporting the Rama shrine and Vada Mala tradition. Open source