In the Sikh village of Tadbundh, Secunderabad, there is a well-known Hindu temple named Shri Tadbund Veeraranjaneya Hanuman Swami Temple. This ancient temple’s presiding deity is Lord Hanuman. In this temple, Swayambhu Shri Veeranjaneya Swami is the main attraction. Tadbund Hanuman Temple is another name for Tadbund Veeraranjaneya Hanuman Swami Temple.
The temple is mostly visited by devotees on weekdays and Saturdays. Other gods can also be seen inside the Tadbund Hanuman Temple, including Lord Rama with Sita and Lakshmana, Goddess Parvati holding a Shiva Lingam. Lord Vishnu in the temple complex, Vinayaka, Navagraha, Subramanya Swami, and Lord Surya.
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So, here’s everything you need to know about Tadbund Hanuman Temple:
The architecture of Tadbund Hanuman Temple
This Hanuman Temple has a large Mukha Mandapam, Garbha Gudi, Vimana, and Maharajah Gopurams that can be seen on the temple premises.
At this temple, the presiding god, or Swayambhu, is Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy. Lord Swayambhu Veeranjaneya Swamy is located on the large rock alongside the idol of Shri Vinayaka Swamy inside Garbha Gudi.
Sri Anjaneya Swami’s Vahanam is a camel that can also be seen on the temple premises in front of the Lord’s idol. It is made up of granite blocks covered in silver.
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Sri Anjaneya Swami came to be recognized as one of Lord Shiva’s personifications. That’s why Shiva Panchyatnam was also located in this temple. There is also a figure named Nagaraj, who represents Subramanya Swamy in the form of a serpent.
Significance of the Hanuman temple Tadbund
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, the temple gets crowded with many devotees performing Sri Hanuman Aaku Pooja with Tamalapaku [betel leaves] and offering Vadamala for Anjaneya Swamy.
There has been great significance in performing Mandala Pradakshinas and Mandala Abhishekam at the shrine for consecutive 40 days by the devotees for their prayers to be accepted. Devotees from all over India came here to offer prayers and decided by themselves to spend 40 days staying on the temple premises for performing pooja.
Location and accessibility
Tadbund Hanuman Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples located in Sikh Village, Tadbundh, Secunderabad. You can easily reach this temple by air, train, and road.
- By air route: Tadband Hanuman Mandir is 39 kilometers away from the new Shamshabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. It takes approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes to get to the temple by taxi from the airport.
- By Train route: Secunderabad Railway Station is at a distance of 4.5 km from this temple. It is also the nearest railway station. Hyderabad Railway Station or Nampally Railway Station is at a distance of 9 km from this temple, and Kacheguda Railway Station is at a distance of 10 km from this temple. You can choose to take any of the railway routes according to your preference.
- By road route: You can easily reach the Tadbund Hanuman Temple by driving your car, taking public transportation, or taking a cab because the roads leading there are well connected to those leading to other cities throughout the nation.
Tadbund Hanuman Temple timings
Tadbund Hanuman Temple Morning Darshan Timings –
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday – 05:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Morning Darshan Timing on Tuesday – 04:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Saturday – 04:00 AM -12:30 PM
Temple Evening Darshan Timings –
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday – 16:00 to 20:30 hours
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Tuesday – 16:00 PM to 21:00 hours
Note: The Tadbund Hanuman Temple Darshan Timings might vary during festivals, occasional and special days.
Tadbund Hanuman Temple is famous for vehicle pooja
This temple is known for vehicle poojas. It is available on all days of the week. There is a major rush on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the temple. There are separate vehicle pooja timings.
Tadbund Hanuman Temple Vehicle Pooja Timings:
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Daily(except Tues and Sat)- Morning: 8-30 am to 11-00 am and evening: 4-30 pm to 8-00 pm.
Tuesday- Morning: 8-30 am to 11-30 am and evening: 4-30 pm to 8-30 pm.
Saturday- Morning: 8-30 am to 11-30 am and evening: 4-30 pm to 10-00 pm.
Vehicle Poojas Price Details:
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Lorry/Bus Pooja:- Rs 500.00/-
Car pooja:- Rs 150.00 /-
3 Wheelers (Auto):- Rs 100.00/-
2 Wheelers Pooja (Scooter, Bikes):- Rs 75.00/-
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Cycle Pooja:- Rs 5.00/-
Prasadams are available only on Tuesdays and Saturdays:
Roat:- Rs 125.00; Pulihora:- Rs 80.00; Sondelu:- Rs 70.00; Vadamala:- Rs 225.00; Ravvakesari:- Rs 150.00; Sakkara Pongali:- Rs 150.00; Bellam Pongali:- Rs 150.00; Katte Pongali:- Rs 125.00; Daddojanam:- Rs 100.00
Note: The Tadbund Hanuman Temple vehicle pooja timings and prices might change during festivals, occasional and special days.
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Other Places To Visit Nearby Tadbundh Hanuman Temple
There are some places to visit near this temple, like the Birla Planetarium, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Gandipet Lake, etc.
- Birla Planetarium: One of the nation’s most modern planetariums, the Birla Planetarium is located on Naubat Pahar in the center of Hyderabad. It was established in the year 1985 and is one of the city’s most well-liked tourist attractions, loved by both kids and adults.
- Chilkur Balaji Temple: Chilkur Balaji Temple is an old temple that is located in a small village called Chilkur, around 30 kilometers from Hyderabad’s main city. This temple is also called Visa Balaji Temple. Numerous worshippers come to this well-known temple on the outskirts of the city each year to offer their prayers.
- Gandipet Lake: The main water body between the twin towns of Hyderabad and Secunderabad is Gandipet Lake. The Hyderabadi Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan constructed this lake, which covers an area of 46 km, to guard against flooding. It was built in 1920. One can enjoy a beautiful sunset by standing in or near this reservoir.
Tadbund Hanuman Temple is located very close to Secunderabad, so many tourists come to visit this temple every day. It was mostly busy on the days of Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami, and Shani Trayodashi.
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