Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple

Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Ponnur town in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, the temple is a prominent local place of worship and pilgrimage. It is known for its idol of Veeranjaneya (the valorous form of Hanuman) and attracts devotees throughout the year, especially on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti.

Visitors can expect a compact South Indian temple complex in an urban town setting with a sanctum housing the idol of Lord Veeranjaneya (Hanuman), a pillared mandapa, and a gopuram-style entrance. The premises include space for circumambulation, small shrines, and stalls selling flowers and offerings outside. The atmosphere is devotional with regular pujas, chanting of Hanuman Chalisa, and modest crowds on weekdays and larger gatherings on auspicious days.

The temple is a long-established local shrine dedicated to Hanuman in Ponnur, a town historically known for the Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple. While detailed inscriptional history is not widely documented in tourism sources, the shrine reflects the enduring tradition of Hanuman worship in coastal Andhra and serves as an important community religious centre.

The temple holds religious significance for devotees of Lord Hanuman, revered as a symbol of strength, devotion and protection. It is visited for prayers, vows and recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, with heightened observance on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti and during festivals. It forms part of the religious landscape of Ponnur alongside Vaishnavite temples.