Kengal Anjaneya Temple

Kengal Anjaneya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Kengal village, Channapatna taluk, Ramanagara district, Karnataka. Situated about 55 km from Bengaluru on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, the temple is known for its large monolithic idol of Anjaneya and Dravidian-style architecture. Believed to have historic origins and later patronage by Mysore rulers, it is a prominent local pilgrimage site attracting devotees especially on Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex with a gopuram entrance, pillared mandapa and sanctum housing a large idol of Lord Anjaneya. The temple is set within the village of Kengal surrounded by semi-urban and agricultural landscape. Visitors can have darshan, observe daily pujas, see stone carvings and architectural details, and explore the temple courtyard. The atmosphere is devotional and generally quiet except during festivals and Saturdays when crowds increase.

The temple is believed to have early origins attributed to the Chola period and was later developed and patronized under the Mysore Wodeyars. It houses a historic monolithic idol of Hanuman and exhibits Dravidian architectural features. The temple has long served as a religious centre for the Kengal region.

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya), the temple holds religious importance for devotees in Ramanagara district. It is a centre for Hanuman worship with special prayers on Saturdays and major gatherings during Hanuman Jayanti and other Hindu festivals. The temple reflects local devotional traditions and community worship practices.