Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan Hyderabad Entry Fee
Entry Fee: Free
Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan Hyderabad Phone
040 2003 3934
| Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan Hyderabad Address: 13-04-585, Karwan East, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500006, India
Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan Hyderabad Timings
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday |
6:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
6:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Wedesday |
6:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Thursday |
6:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Friday |
6:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Saturday |
6:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed / Holiday |
Sri Kesari Hanuman Temple is a small Hindu temple in Hyderabad, on the banks of sacred River Musi. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is built by Samartha Ramdas Swami. He was a holy person from Maharashtra.
The temple is in Jiyaguda, in Karwan area of Hyderabad. And locals come here for blessings from the mighty god.
Sri Kesari Hanuman Temple Hyderabad is also known for the spectacular celebrations during Hanuman Jayanti festival. It is decorated with bright lights and colourful flowers, and a massive gathering of devotees takes place.
Legend of Sri Kesari Hanuman Temple
As per an ancient story, during the Ramayana period, Lord Hanuman visited this place while looking for Goddess Sita. He used to worship Lord Rama daily. And he performed his ritual during this visit, too. He took a bath in the river and then prayed to Lord Rama for his blessings.
History of Kesari Hanuman Temple
Kesari Hanuman Temple Hyderabad was built over 300 years ago during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It was built by a saint, Samartha Ramdas Swami, who was a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama. And he also was the guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
So, while Maratha ruler Shivaji was fighting with Aurangzeb, his guru was setting up Hanuman temples around the country. And this site, near River Musi, is one of the places where he installed a statue of Lord Hanuman.
That main Hanuman statue is in the basement of today’s temple, where the priest performs all the holy rituals.
Things to do in Kesari Hanuman Temple
1. Get blessings from the lord – Kesari Hanuman Temple is open for devotees every day, except on Sundays. So, you can visit the temple to pray to Lord Hanuman, and get his blessings. As per the popular belief, your prayers will come true if you offer kesar (saffron) to him. So, many devotees offer chola (a religious cloth) by mixing saffron in ghee. Some people also believe offering coconut to Kesari Hanuman is important. And apart from the customary poojas and archanas in the temple, you can also be a part of the special puja every Tuesday and Saturday.
2. Perform Gau-Seva – Gau-Seva (cow service) ritual also has a special significance in the temple. People believe if you feed the cow, you get relief from all problems in your life. Therefore, the temple has a cowshed. And you can worship and feed cows here.
3. Visit the nearby ashram – Many visitors of Sri Kesari Hanuman Temple also go to Sadguru Samartha Narayan Ashram nearby. This ashram was established by Samartha Narayan Maharaj, believed to be the most beloved disciple of Samartha Ramdasa Swami. The ashram has many well-decorated shrines, including those of Kesari Hanuman and Kamadhenu Gomatha. The ashram premises also has a Saligrama Shiva temple, among other temples.
4. Take part in the festivals – The temple celebrates many important festivals throughout the year. But among those, Hanuman Jayanti is the most important festival. Navratri and Ram Navami are also celebrated with enthusiasm here. And both these festivals attract devotees from all over the city and nearby places.
Kesari Hanuman Temple Timings and Entry Fee
The temple is open throughout the year, from Monday to Saturday. Kesari Hanuman Temple opening timings for the morning session is from 6 AM to 11.30 AM. And in the evening, the temple is open from 4 PM to 8.30 PM. The temple is closed on Sundays.
The entry to the temple is free for everyone.
Best time to visit Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan
It is best to visit Hyderabad and Kesari Hanuman Temple in Hyderabad, between November and February. These are the winter months, and the weather of Hyderabad is mild and comfortable. So, during winter, you'll be able to stay for all the rituals in the temple.
Time to explore Kesari Hanuman Temple Hyderabad
It should take only about half an hour to visit this small temple and offer puja. But have 2 hours if you visit it during any ongoing festivity. Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan gets crowded, especially during Hanuman Jayanti, Navratri and Ram Navami festival.
Also, if you go to the nearby ashram during your temple visit, you'll need about an hour to explore both the places.
How to reach Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan?
Kesari Hanuman Temple is easily accessible from all parts of the city. It is about 7 km away from Nampally railway station, and 27 km from the airport. And here are the different modes to reach the temple –
By metro – Nampally metro station (Red line of Hyderabad Metro) is the nearest to Kesari Hanuman Temple Karwan. It is only 9 kilometres away. And from there, you can hire a taxi/auto to reach the temple.
By bus – Kesari Hanuman Temple is also connected well via public bus service. Jiyaguda KHT is the nearest bus stop from the temple. And from the bus stop, you can walk to the temple. It is only a hundred meters away.
By taxi/cab – Taking a taxi is the most convenient way to reach the temple. You can hire a taxi from any part of the city to reach here. It will take you about 30 minutes to an hour to be here from most parts of Hyderabad. You can also book a full-day cab from top car rental companies in Hyderabad and visit Kesari Hanuman Temple, Sadguru Samartha Narayan Ashram, and other places of tourist interest in the city.
