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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).
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseRameswaram
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit8→Listed businesses2→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.
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.
Weather in Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)Seasonal guide
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Today at Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
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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Stays, food & things to do near Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
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2 places to stay near Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
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Gujrat Bhawan
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Hotel
Gujrat BhawanHotel at Sannadhi Street, 623526. In its own words: “Gujarat Bhavan offers dharamshala rooms in Rameswaram near Ramanathaswamy Temple, with a Gujarati Bhojanalaya. Call or WhatsApp +91 88247 14877.”
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Hotel Hare Rama Hare Krishna
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Hotel Hare Rama Hare KrishnaA hotel at Rameswaram, on the island in Ramanathapuram district. It answers on the local exchange, 04573-223500, as well as a mobile number.
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7 more places around Rameswaram, each worth a day of its own.
templeRamanathaswamy Temple
4.6 km · ~12 min by auto
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage, famed for its roughly 1,200-metre corridor lined with carved pillars, the longest of any Hindu temple.
museumDr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
6.7 km · ~17 min by auto
A memorial and museum dedicated to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and aerospace scientist, built at his burial site in his hometown of Rameswaram.
museumA. P. J. Abdul Kalam House (Memorial Museum)
5.1 km · ~13 min by auto
The modest ancestral home of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on Mosque Street, converted into a memorial museum showcasing his childhood, family, and career.
viewpointGandhamadhana Parvatham
6.9 km · ~17 min by auto
A small hilltop temple believed to enshrine Rama's footprint, offering one of the highest and widest panoramic views over Rameswaram island.
islandPamban Island (Rameswaram Island)
6.4 km · ~16 min by auto
The island on which Rameswaram town sits, connected to the mainland by the Pamban bridges and ringed by beaches, temples, and the Gandhamadhana viewpoint.
templeBadrakali Amman Temple, Rameswaram
5.3 km · ~13 min by auto
A goddess temple in Rameswaram town dedicated to Badrakali, a fierce form of Durga. It is regarded as one of the prominent temples of the district alongside the great Ramanathaswamy shrine. Pilgrims commonly visit it as part of their Rameswaram temple circuit.
templeEkantha Ramar Temple, Rameswaram
10.2 km · ~17 min by cab
A temple in Rameswaram dedicated to Rama, one of several Rama-linked shrines on Pamban island connected to the Ramayana pilgrimage. It is a lesser-known devotional stop that complements the main Ramanathaswamy temple.
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Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOct-Apr
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
On the road toward Dhanushkodi, ~6 km from Rameswaram town
Getting around Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar)
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.
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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.
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).
Read before you go
Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) itself yet. These cover Rameswaram, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Five-faced Hanuman Temple (Panchamukhi Anjaneyar) sits in Rameswaram, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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