Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple

Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Nuggikeri village, Dharwad district, Karnataka, about 10 km from Dharwad city on the Dharwad-Kalghatgi Road. The temple is known for its large idol of Hanuman and its peaceful rural setting surrounded by fields. It attracts devotees especially on Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti, and is regarded as an important religious landmark in North Karnataka.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex in a quiet village setting surrounded by agricultural fields. The main shrine houses a large idol of Lord Hanuman. The premises include a pillared hall, courtyard and prasad area. Devotees can attend darshan and aarti, observe daily rituals, and experience a calm devotional atmosphere. The temple is accessible on foot within the complex and is busiest on Saturdays and festival days.

The temple is believed to be several centuries old, with local tradition associating its origins with the Vijayanagara period. It has long served as a centre of Hanuman worship in the Dharwad region and has been renovated and maintained by local devotees and temple committees over time.

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman worshipped as Anjaneya and Maruti, the temple holds religious importance for devotees in North Karnataka. Saturdays are considered auspicious for Hanuman worship and draw large numbers of visitors. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with special pujas, aarti and gatherings, reflecting the deity's significance as a symbol of strength, devotion and protection.