Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Maddi village near Jangareddygudem in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is known for its self-manifested idol of Anjaneya Swamy and draws devotees from across the region. Set in a rural landscape with a traditional South Indian temple structure, it is an important pilgrimage center especially during Hanuman Jayanti and on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex in a rural village setting about 4 km from Jangareddygudem. The main shrine houses the idol of Lord Anjaneya (Hanuman) with a gopuram and pillared mandapa. The surroundings are open and quiet with agricultural fields nearby. Visitors can have darshan, offer prayers, observe rituals, and explore the temple courtyard. The atmosphere is devotional, with increased crowds on Tuesdays, Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti.

The temple is believed to house a swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of Lord Hanuman and is considered ancient by local tradition. It has long been a center of Hanuman worship in the West Godavari region, now Eluru district, and is associated with local legends of sages performing penance in the area.

The temple is an important religious site for devotees of Lord Hanuman. Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered auspicious for worship, and Hanuman Jayanti and Sri Rama Navami are celebrated with special pujas, abhishekams and large congregations. It serves as a key community pilgrimage destination for surrounding villages and towns.