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Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple
This is the central and largest of the 'Dasa Anjaneyar' (ten Hanuman) shrines around Dharapuram, installed by Saint Vyasaraja Theertha, Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya. The Hanuman deity stands about 7.25 feet tall, and the temple ceiling has an opening directly above the idol so that sun and rain fall on it. It is the most popular of the Dharapuram Anjaneyar temples and the connecting point of the local pilgrimage circuit.
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Plan Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseDharapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseDharapuram
DistrictTiruppur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
This is the central and largest of the 'Dasa Anjaneyar' (ten Hanuman) shrines around Dharapuram, installed by Saint Vyasaraja Theertha, Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya. The Hanuman deity stands about 7.25 feet tall, and the temple ceiling has an opening directly above the idol so that sun and rain fall on it. It is the most popular of the Dharapuram Anjaneyar temples and the connecting point of the local pilgrimage circuit.
Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple is planned from Dharapuram, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Dharapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March; especially on Hanuman Jayanti and Saturdays
Entry: Free
Getting there: In Dharapuram town; nearest railhead is Dharapuram station, with larger services at Tiruppur (~55 km north); Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 70 km away.
The starting point for the Dasa Anjaneyar temple circuit; Saturdays draw the most devotees.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, 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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Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple?
Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, 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 Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Upparu Dam (740 m), Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple (1.1 km), Dharapuram (1.5 km), Nallathangal Dam (1.8 km).
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