Other names Ardhagiri Temple Country India Architectural styles Dravidian architecture District Chittoor district Locale Aragonda Primary deity Hanuman | Telugu శ్రీ వీరాంజనేయ ఆలయం State/province Andhra Pradesh Phone 085732 83687 Architectural style Dravidian architecture Number of temples 1 | |
Inscriptions Dravidian languages and Sanskrit Address Paimagham, Andhra Pradesh 517129 Similar Ranganatha Temple - Nellore, Konetirayala Temple - Keelapatla, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Kodandarama Temple - Buchireddipalem, Chalukya Kumararama Bhimesw | ||
Veeranjaneya Temple is a temple on the hill of Ardhagiri, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is situated in Aragonda of Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Etymology
The hill Ardhagiri literally translates to half mountain, which was a fallen part of Sanjeevani Mountain transported by Lord Hanuman in Tretayuga. Hence, the name Ardhagiri and the temple was dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
References
Veeranjaneya Temple, Ardhagiri Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA