Anjaneya Swamy Temple
About Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple is a centuries-old shrine of significant religious importance in Tirumala, Tirupati, situated directly opposite the Maha Dwaram (main entrance) of Sri Venkateswara Temple. The temple houses an idol of Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya) in a distinctive form with both hands bound by cuffs, commemorating a legend wherein Anjana Devi restrained her son to prevent him from leaving Tirumala. The temple receives approximately 12 lakh devotees monthly and holds special significance in the pilgrimage hierarchy, ranking after Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy and Sri Venkateswara temples. A notable feature is a 20-foot-high lamp stand donated by Sri Vadi Kesari Alagiya Manavala Jeeyar Swamigal, used by devotees to fulfill vows. The temple observes the unique practice of receiving naivedyam (sacred offering) after it is presented to the principal deities, and over one lakh coconuts are broken daily before the shrine. The structure was built during the reign of a Mahant according to Vaishnavite traditions.
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