About Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple
Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located on a hillock in Jayanagar 9th Block, South Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1969, it is built on Ragigudda (Ragi Hill) and enshrines a large idol of Anjaneya along with shrines for Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and other deities. Known for its hilltop setting, panoramic city views and large Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, it attracts devotees and visitors year-round.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by climbing stone steps to the main sanctum housing the Anjaneya idol. The complex includes smaller shrines for Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Shiva and Navagrahas, open courtyards, and viewpoints over Jayanagar. The environment is devotional with queues for darshan, prasad counters, and stalls at the base. The hillock is landscaped with trees and offers a relatively quiet setting despite being in central South Bengaluru.
Key highlights
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Hilltop Hanuman temple on Ragigudda hillock with city views
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Main sanctum with large idol of Prasanna Anjaneya and shrines for Rama, Sita and Lakshmana
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12-day Hanuman Jayanti festival in December attracting large crowds
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Panoramic viewpoint over Jayanagar and South Bengaluru
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Charitable and educational activities managed by the temple trust
History of Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple
Temple established in 1969 on Ragigudda, a hillock formerly associated with a heap of ragi (finger millet). Developed by devotees from a small shrine into a major temple complex, with subsequent additions of shrines for Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Shiva and Navagrahas.
Culture & Context
Major Hanuman pilgrimage centre in South Bengaluru and an important community religious site. Renowned for its 12-day Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in December, regular pujas and sevas, and charitable, educational and social services run by the Ragigudda temple trust.
Route
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