Yoga Anjaneyar Temple

Yoga Anjaneyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Sholinghur, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Located on a small hillock at the foothills of Ghatikachala, it enshrines Hanuman in a rare yoga posture facing the Yoga Narasimhaswamy Temple hill. The temple is notable for its 406 stone steps, its association with the Sholinghur Divya Desam pilgrimage, and its legend of Hanuman receiving Shankha and Chakra from Lord Narasimha.

Visitors can expect a small hilltop shrine reached by climbing approximately 406 stone steps. The temple complex is compact with a sanctum enshrining a 4-foot idol of Anjaneyar in seated yoga posture with Shankha and Chakra, facing the larger Narasimha hill opposite. The surroundings are rocky hillocks with views of Sholinghur town, shops selling offerings at the base, and monkeys along the steps. Darshan, prayer and photography outside the sanctum are the main activities.

The temple is traditionally associated with the legend that Hanuman performed penance facing Lord Yoga Narasimha on Ghatikachala hill and was blessed by Narasimha with Shankha and Chakra, hence depicted with four hands in yoga posture. The Sholinghur hills are linked to Sapta Rishis and Ghatikachala Mahatmyam. The present structure has contributions from Chola and Vijayanagara periods and is maintained by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tamil Nadu.

Revered as a significant Hanuman shrine where the deity is worshipped in a meditative yoga form facing Yoga Narasimha, symbolizing devotion and discipline. It forms an integral part of the Sholinghur pilgrimage along with Yoga Narasimhaswamy Temple, which is one of the 108 Divya Desams. Devotees believe worship here brings relief from ailments, mental peace and fulfillment of wishes.