Ardhagiri Veeranjaneya Temple

Ardhagiri Veeranjaneya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman as Veeranjaneya, located atop Ardhagiri Hill in Aragonda village, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. The name Ardhagiri means half hill, linked to the legend that the hill is a fragment of the Sanjeevani mountain carried by Hanuman. The temple is a prominent pilgrimage center known for its hilltop setting, panoramic views, and association with healing traditions.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by a flight of stone steps with views of the surrounding plains and Aragonda village. The main shrine houses the idol of Veeranjaneya (Hanuman) facing north. The complex includes smaller shrines, mandapas, and open courtyards. The setting is quiet and devotional, with shops for prasadam and offerings at the base and along the climb. Pilgrims perform darshan, circumambulation, and offer prayers.