Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple

This ancient temple, built in the Dravidian architectural style, is dedicated primarily to Lord Hanuman, with additional shrines for Lord Shiva and Lord Rama, making it a significant spiritual destination for devotees seeking darshan and blessings.

The temple’s origins trace back to the Vijayanagara period, with consecration attributed to Saint Guru Vyasaraja and later expansions by the Gadwal Samsthanam rulers.

Managed by a local trust, Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple is recognized as a living heritage temple, drawing pilgrims year-round, especially during major festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti (April–May), Sri Rama Navami (March–April), Maha Shivaratri (February–March), and the Krishna Pushkaralu, which occurs once every 12 years.

Visitors can participate in various poojas, including Abhishekam, Archana (₹10), Sindhoora Alankaram, Akhanda Vahana/Vehicle pooja, and Astikalu Nimajjan Pooja (₹2500). Rituals are conducted in Telugu and Sanskrit.

The temple offers free darshan for all devotees, and traditional prasadam such as Laddu, Puliyodharai, Sindhooram, and holy water is distributed. Pilgrims can also partake in regular free midday meals (Nithya Annadhanam). The temple is open daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The best times to visit are during winter (November–February), early mornings (5–8 AM), evening aarti, and the monsoon season (June–September).

A traditional dress code is observed: men are encouraged to wear dhoti, kurta, or pyjamas, while women should opt for sarees, half-sarees, or churidar/salwar kameez with a dupatta. Reaching Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple is convenient by road, rail, or air.

From Hyderabad, drive south on NH 44 for about 220 km; from Kurnool, the temple is 30 km north on NH 44. The nearest railway stations are Gadwal (15 km), Jogulamba Alampur Road (20 km), and Kurnool City (32 km).

The closest airports are Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad (200 km) and Bidar Airport (225 km). Basic budget lodges are available in Gadwal, Haritha Hotel in Alampur, and a range of hotels in Kurnool.

Designated parking is available near the highway entrance and riverbank, with nominal fees. Photography is allowed in the outer premises and riverbank but strictly prohibited near the main idol and inner sanctum.

For those wishing to explore further, nearby attractions include Shri Jogulamba Ammavari Temple and Nava Brahma Temples in Alampur (25 km), Gadwal Fort (16 km), and Jurala Project (35 km). For more information, visit the official website or contact the temple directly.