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Veeranjaneya Temple, Ardhagiri

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Veeranjaneya Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChittoor
DeityHanuman
Location
LocationAragonda
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Temple(s)1
InscriptionsDravidian languages and Sanskrit

Veeranjaneya Temple is a temple on the hill of Ardhagiri, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is situated in Aragonda of Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Etymology

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The hill Ardhagiri literally translates to half mountain, which was a fallen part of Sanjeevani Mountain transported by Lord Hanuman in Treta Yuga. Hence, the name Ardhagiri and the temple was dedicated to Lord Hanuman.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Nair, Shantha (2014). Sri Venkateshwara. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-8495-445-6. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
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