Mulbagal Anjaneya Temple

Mulbagal Anjaneya Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in Mulbagal town in Kolar district, Karnataka, about 90 km east of Bengaluru on NH75. The temple is known for its east-facing idol of Anjaneya and Vijayanagara-style architecture. It is a major pilgrimage centre in the region and is traditionally associated with legends linking its origin to the Mahabharata period and later development under the Vijayanagara Empire.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex with a gopuram, pillared mandapas, and a sanctum housing the Hanuman idol. The temple is located within Mulbagal town with shops selling flowers, coconuts and prasadam outside. Inside, devotees queue for darshan, offer prayers and observe rituals. The premises are generally busy during weekends and festivals, with open courtyards and stone structures characteristic of Vijayanagara architecture.

The temple is traditionally believed to have been established in ancient times, with local legend attributing the installation of the Hanuman idol to Arjuna during the Mahabharata period. The present structure is associated with the Vijayanagara period, when the temple was developed and expanded. It exhibits architectural features typical of Vijayanagara temple style and has remained an important religious centre in the Kolar region.

The temple is a significant centre of Hanuman worship in Karnataka and attracts devotees throughout the year, especially on Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti. It serves as a community religious site for rituals, vows and offerings, and is part of the pilgrimage circuit in the Kolar-Mulbagal region alongside other local temples.