About Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple
Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in the Kadu (forest) area near Dharapuram in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. Situated on the Dharapuram-Palani Road near the Amaravathi River, the temple is known for its west-facing Hanuman idol and tranquil semi-forested setting. It is a locally revered shrine attracting devotees especially on Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti, offering a quiet devotional atmosphere away from the town centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized South Indian temple complex set in a quiet, semi-forested area on the outskirts of Dharapuram. The main sanctum houses the idol of Lord Hanuman, with an open courtyard, pillared mandapa and surrounding shrine area. The environment is calm and devotional, with space for prayer, circumambulation and observing daily pujas. Basic amenities are available and the surroundings include trees and open land characteristic of the Kadu locality.
Key highlights
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West-facing idol of Lord Hanuman as the presiding deity
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Tranquil forest-like (Kadu) setting on the outskirts of Dharapuram near Amaravathi River
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Traditional South Indian temple architecture with mandapa and sanctum
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Popular local shrine especially crowded on Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti