What to expect
Hanuman Theertham
Hanuman Theertham is a spring-fed pilgrimage spot on the banks of the South Pennar (Thenpennai) River with roots in the Ramayana. Local belief holds that Lord Hanuman poured out a vessel of holy Ganga water here, while the nearby Rama Theertham waterfall is said to have formed where Rama's arrow struck the rock. A spring continues to flow from the rock even when the river runs dry, and pilgrims take a ritual dip at both Hanuman Theertha and Rama Theertha.
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Hanuman Theertham
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePennagaram
DistrictDharmapuri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Hanuman Theertham is planned from Pennagaram, one of the travel bases in Dharmapuri district. Use Pennagaram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pennagaram or nearby in Dharmapuri, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Hanuman TheerthamSeasonal guide
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Today at Hanuman Theertham
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 80%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Pennagaram
2 more places around Pennagaram, each worth a day of its own.
waterfallHogenakkal Falls
10.2 km · ~17 min by cab
A series of waterfalls where the Kaveri drops over carbonatite rock, often called the 'Niagara of India'. Famous for coracle (parisal) rides, oil massages and fresh river fish on the Pennagaram-side access.
wildlifeMelagiri Hills
11.8 km · ~20 min by cab
A forested hill range and protected elephant corridor that straddles the Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri-Karnataka borders; the Dharmapuri-side reserve forest is known for wildlife and trekking.
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Hanuman Theertham — at a glance
TimingsOpen access; daylight hours recommended
Best timePost-monsoon, November to February (higher water)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Hanuman Theertham
About 25 km from Dharmapuri town towards Pennagaram; Dharmapuri railway station (Salem-Bangalore line) ~25 km; nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~90 km and Bengaluru (BLR) ~110 km.
Getting around Hanuman Theertham
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Hanuman Theertham
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Hanuman Theertham — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Hanuman Theertham?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Hanuman Theertham?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open access; daylight hours recommended.
How do I reach Hanuman Theertham?
Base yourself in Pennagaram or nearby in Dharmapuri, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Hanuman Theertham?
About an hour.
What else is near Hanuman Theertham?
Nearby you can pair Hogenakkal Falls (10.2 km), Melagiri Hills (11.8 km), Perumbalai Archaeological Site (18.3 km), Subramania Siva Memorial (23.2 km).
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Hanuman Theertham guides, stories & itineraries
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