Japali Anjaneya Swamy Temple

JAPALI ANJANEYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

Lord Hanuman is main deity of Japali Anjaneya swamy temple. The idol of Lord Hanuman is Swayambhu.

Interesting Facts

Japali is located amidst deep woods and a shrine of Lord Hanuman. Japali Maharshi did japa to please lord hanuman here. Hence it is Japali Teertham and Lord is Swayambhu Hanuman here.
Tourists can also trek from the dense forest to reach this holy pond in Tirumala.
Behind the main temple is a serene lake called Seeta Kund - Bliss indeed. It's considered that Devi seeta bathed here during Ramayana Era. That just adds mysticism to the place.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit Tirupati is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to July (42 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Average - May (40 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - November to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to November

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited on tirumala hills.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting is strictly prohibited.
Don't wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats are not allowed.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
A.P.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND, Tirumala	4 KM	0877-2289907
Tirupati Railway Station	27 KM	0877-2225810
Tirupati International Airport	45 KM	0877-2275354

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Tirupati Railway Station	27 KM	0877-2225810

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Tirupati International Airport	45 KM	0877-2275354

Architecture

Sage Japali performed penance at Hanuman’s birthplace atop of Tirumala and Sri Hanuman revealed himself at the spot. So, it is known as Japali Hanuman Temple. This Temple faces East direction with no Rajagopuram and Dhwajastambam. Temple has a Puskarini is known as Rama puskarini.

Religious Significance

Hanuman performed penance here : There is another belief that after meeting Sita in Ravana’s Lanka, Hanuman was very confused that whether he has to be happy that he was able to find out Sita or to be angry against Ravana for torturing Sita. Hanuman got down in this place on his way back to meet Sri Ram to inform about Sita’s plight in Lanka. Hanuman performed penance here to end the confusion and he was able to console his mind and felt very happy that mother Sita’s sufferings will be over once he informs Sri Ram and Sri Ram will go to Lanka to rescue mother Sita. Since, he got peace of mind and felt happy in this place. He blessed this place that anybody praying at this place will be able to find the supreme truth and will be blessed.

As per Hindu Mythology, it is said that in all temples there must be Ganesha idol and one has to enter the temple only after worshiping Ganesha. This temple does not have a Ganesha idol so, the devotees were not ready to worship in this temple and the temple became abandoned. Ganesha got very sorry, that this place which is very sacred and which is blessed by Lord Hanuman himself is getting ignored. So, he appeared in a tree in front of the temple. Now you can see the growth in the bottom of the tree in the form of Ganesha.

Lord Rama and Sita are in Aranya vasa, they have lived here for a period of time along with Lord Hanuman.

History

It is an ancient temple, details on the construction of the currently temple structure are not available.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757