The Anjaneyadri hill in Hampi

The Anjaneyadri hill in Hampi lies in the centre of Anegondi area, Karnataka state, India. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. According to Hindu mythology, Hanuman was born to Anjana and thus Hanuman was also called as Anjaneya, and his birthplace Anjaneyadri (Anjana's Hill).

 

The hill has a white washed Hanuman temple at the top. It has about 575 steps. The view from the top is breathtaking as you see patches of paddy fields and the Hampi city ruins around.

 

The temple has a rock carved idol of Lord Hanuman. There are also shrines of Lord Ram and his consort Sita and Anjana Devi temple in the same vicinity.