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Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
A temple on the Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road housing a rare five-faced idol of Hanuman, along with a floating stone said to be from the mythical Rama Setu. This temple guide is organized from Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar).
Practical guide
Plan Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
Typetemple
Nearest baseRameswaram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseRameswaram
DistrictRamanathapuram
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A temple on the Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road housing a rare five-faced idol of Hanuman, along with a floating stone said to be from the mythical Rama Setu. This temple guide is organized from Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar).
Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) is planned from Rameswaram, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Rameswaram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOct-Apr
Entry: Free
Getting there: On the road toward Dhanushkodi, ~6 km from Rameswaram town
Look for the floating stone displayed near the shrine
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Rameswaram or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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.
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Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)?
Base yourself in Rameswaram or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)?
About an hour.
What else is near Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)?
Nearby you can pair Villoondi Theertham (4.2 km), Ramanathaswamy Temple (4.6 km), A. P. J. Abdul Kalam House (Memorial Museum) (5.1 km), Badrakali Amman Temple, Rameswaram (5.3 km).
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- Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar):Maskaravivek · CC BY-SA 3.0