Sri Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple, Hampi — Attraction in Karnataka

Just 2 km away from the Virupaksha Temple is the Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple built by the Dwaita Philosopher and the Rajguru of the Vijayanagara Empire, Sri Vyasaraja about 500 years ago. The Temple is the second most important shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Hampi.

It is said that Sri Vyasaraja used to draw a picture of Lord Hanuman on the rocks every day before offering prayers using charcoal and the picture used to disappear after the rituals used to be completed. The Yantrodharaka Temple is believed to be the place where Sri Ram and Hanuman had met for the first time during the Ramayana period. It is the first installation by Sri Vyasaraja amongst the other 732 Hanuman Idol installations. Located on the top of the hill and on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, a part of the river flows into the divine land known as Chakrateertha.

The famous Yantrodharaka Hanuman Stotram was written at the Temple and it is believed that the devotees here chant the sloka thrice a day for six months fulfilling one’s wish. The idol of Lord Hanuman available is in a meditative state and the idol revolves with a hexagonal amulet. The idol is enclosed by 12 monkey idols explaining 12 days of prayer. Fixed on the inside of the amulet are the seed syllables on which the great ascetic had once prayed. All this is designed on a single flat stone boulder which is about 8 feet in height.

Close to 5 minutes of walk from the Yantrodharaka Temple is a small temple dedicated to Lord Srinivasa ( incarnation of Lord Vishnu ), an idol that has been sculptured by Sri Vyasaraja himself.

Details:

Best Time To Visit: October – March

Entry Fee and Camera Fee: Not Applicable

Places to Stay: One can choose from various options at Hampi

How To Reach:

By Air: Bengaluru International Airport is the nearest airport ( 338 Kms )

By Train: The nearest railway station is Hospet Railway Station ( 10 Kms )

By Car: One can drive from Bengaluru to Yantrodharaka Temple which is 341 Kms

Important Things To Do:

There are a lot of monkeys in and around the premises, so one needs to take care of their belongings There are shops around the temple which sell cucumbers, biscuits, and mangoes Time required to cover is...

One of the famous temple in Hampi. The Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple (also known as Pranadeva Temple), is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman which is situated in the town of Hampi, Karnataka, India.The shrine of Yantrodaraka Hanuman was eulogised by Vyasaraya a Madhva saint. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Rama called Kodandarama Temple near the Hanuman temple which stands as an evidence of Rama's and Hanuman's union in this place. The temple is located at hill top on the banks of Tungabhadra River in Hampi, Karnataka. Legend also says that, Lord Rama and Hanuman met for the first time here on a hill called Malyavana hill. Idol is depicted on a granite boulder. Hanuman is shown seated in padmasana within the center of Srichakra which is known as Yantra. His right hand is held in Vyakhyanamudra and the left hand is held in Dyanamudra. He wears Kiritamukuta, and other usual ornaments on body. Over yantra carvings of 12 monkeys holding tails of one another as they face backwards. It is a representation of the 12 days of prayers that Sri Vyasaraja did before the Lord blessed him. It is said that this idol has been installed by Sri Vyasaraja Tirtha, an earlier incarnation of Sri Raghavendra Swami. He has composed a short hymn to this Lord, which is called Yantrodharaka Hanuman Stotra. Sri Vyasaraja composed many songs on Lord Krishna, the most popular amongst them being Krishna Ni Begame soulfully put to music most recently by Colonial Cousins. (Info...

Yantrodharaka Hanuman (Pranadeva) Temple, Hampi

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The place where Shri Ram and Hanuman met for the first time.

This is the only temple where Hanuman appears in a prayer position. Bhagawan Hanuman’s crown has been formed by his tail. The 12 monkeys have been carved around this amulet.

They represent the 12 days Shri Vyasaraja prayed to Hanuman. Each monkey holds the tail of the monkey in front of him but is facing backward.

It is believed that Shri Vyasaraja used to draw a picture of lord Hanuman here on the rocks before offering prayers using charcoal and the sketch disappeared after prayers.This incidence happened for 12 days in a row until he pleaded to bhagwan to appear in front of him.

On the 12th day, Bhagawan Hanuman appeared in front of Shri Vyasaraja and blessed him. Hanuman asked Shri Vyasaraja to constrain him in a hexagonal circle and install him in that place.

Among the 732 Hanuman idol installations, this was the first idol/murti installation by Shri Vyasaraja.

Hanuman is shown seated in Padmasana within the centre of Shri Chakra which is known as "Yantra".

His right hand is held in Vyakhyana Mudra and the left hand is held in Dhyana Mudra.

He wears Kireetamukuta and other ornaments...