Sanctum and deity features
The garbhagriha entrance and deity face east. Detailed temple-specific iconography is not publicly documented.
Temple PhotographPhotograph Not Published
Sree Hanuman Swami Temple, Vendar
Vendar, Kottarakkara, Kollam, Kerala
Lord Hanuman (Sri Anjaneya Swamy) · East-facing Sri Anjaneya Swamy; detailed temple-specific iconography is not publicly documented
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: Hanuman Swami, Anjaneya and Vendar Hanuman identify the same east-facing shrine at Vendar.
An east-facing Hanuman shrine at Vendar near Kottarakkara, with a complete daily cycle from Nirmalya Darshan to Athazha Pooja.
Temple Description: Sree Hanuman Swami Temple is at Vendar in Kulakada Panchayat, Kottarakkara Taluk, Kollam District.
Plan with the listed worship schedule; festival-day changes and live queues are not published centrally.
Darshan Start Time
5:00 AM
Morning 5:00 AM–12:00 PM; evening 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Crowd Expectation
Live status not published
Live queue data not published by the temple.
Best Darshan Window
Plan around worship
Early morning or evening Deeparadhana after local confirmation
Darshan Options
General darshan
Morning 5:00 AM–12:00 PM; evening 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Official Notice / Visitor Information: Official live darshan not published by the temple. Photography policy not published by the temple.
Sacred timings use this temple’s exact stored coordinates in Asia/Kolkata.
Temple IdentityLord Hanuman (Sri Anjaneya Swamy). Vendar, Kottarakkara, Kollam, Kerala.
Sacred ImportanceThe shrine centres worship on Hanuman through a morning and evening ritual cycle.
Historic ImportanceThe exact establishment period and original founder are not publicly documented.
Pilgrimage ImportanceKottarakkara and Vendar One-Day Sacred Route
Vendar locationOn Kottarakkara–Sasthamcotta Road near Kottarakkara.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Sree Hanuman Swami Temple is at Vendar in Kulakada Panchayat, Kottarakkara Taluk, Kollam District.
It is also called Vendar Hanuman Temple, Sree Hanuman Swami Kshetram and Vendar Anjaneya Temple.
Main Hanuman Form and Deity Features
The principal deity is Lord Hanuman as Sri Anjaneya Swamy.
Documented form
The east-facing orientation is documented; the image’s detailed posture, attributes and material are not publicly documented.
Temple Name and Identity
Hanuman Swami, Anjaneya and Vendar Hanuman identify the same east-facing shrine at Vendar.
Sacred Story and Tradition
A temple-specific founding legend or Sthala Purana is not publicly documented.
History and Patronage
The exact establishment period and original founder are not publicly documented.
It has been maintained by the local Hindu community and is managed by a local trust and devotees.
Architecture and Shrine Layout
The garbhagriha entrance and deity are confirmed east-facing.
The detailed architectural style and built form are not publicly documented.
Spiritual Importance
The shrine centres worship on Hanuman through a morning and evening ritual cycle.
The supplied devotional text is the five-script Hanuman Gayatri; no guaranteed outcome is claimed.
Special Features
Vendar location
On Kottarakkara–Sasthamcotta Road near Kottarakkara.
East-facing sanctum
Garbhagriha entrance and deity face east.
Full ritual cycle
From Nirmalya through Athazha Pooja.
Five-script Gayatri
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Documented limits
The founder, exact period and detailed iconography are not publicly documented.
Quick Darshan Decision Guide
Best fit
Hanuman devotees and a Kottarakkara sacred route.
Two sessions
Choose 5:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–7:30 PM.
Easy approach
About 5 km from Kottarakkara on Sasthamcotta Road.
Temple notice
Offering booking, entry and photography policies are not published by the temple.
Darshan Process
Choose a session
Plan for morning or evening.
Reach Vendar
Use the mapped Sasthamcotta Road destination.
Follow offering guidance
Confirm Archana, Vada Mala or Aval Nivedyam.
Complete worship respectfully
Follow footwear, queue, photography and sanctum directions.
How to Reach
About 5 km from Kottarakkara town on Kottarakkara–Sasthamcotta Road.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
- Approximately 70 km away.
- Taxis and rental cars are available.
Kottarakkara and Kollam
- Kottarakkara Station is approximately 5 km away.
- Kollam Junction is approximately 27 km away; autos and taxis are available.
Vendar approach
- About 5 km from Kottarakkara on Sasthamcotta Road.
- KSRTC/private buses, taxis and autos connect Kottarakkara, Kollam, Adoor, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvananthapuram.
Temple Timings
Morning 5:00 AM–12:00 PM; evening 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
| Service or day | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Morning darshan | 5:00 AM–12:00 PM | Supplied temple record. |
| Evening darshan | 5:00 PM–7:30 PM | Supplied temple record. |
| Nirmalya Darshan | 5:00 AM | Morning darshan after opening. |
| Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM | Traditional morning worship. |
| Archana and Special Offerings | 8:00 AM | Devotee prayers and offerings. |
| Ucha Pooja | 12:00 PM | Midday worship and offerings. |
| Deeparadhana | 6:30 PM | Evening lamp worship. |
| Athazha Pooja | 7:30 PM | Final evening worship. |
Schedule from the supplied temple record; day-specific changes are not published centrally.
Festivals
Hanuman Jayanti
Celebrates Hanuman’s birth according to regional custom.
Sri Rama Navami
Celebrates Rama’s birth.
Daily Worship, Rituals and Mantras
Daily worship follows the listed opening sessions and the temple’s supplied ritual sequence. Follow on-site instructions for queue flow, offerings and sanctum access.
Mantras and Chant Texts
The supplied record provides Hanuman Gayatri in five scripts and no transliteration or meaning.
| Language | Hanuman Gayatri | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महेवायुपुत्राय धीमहितन्नो हनुमान् प्रचोदयात् ॥ | We contemplate Anjaneya, meditate on the son of Vayu, and pray that Hanuman inspire our understanding. |
| Tamil | ஓம் ஆஞ்சநேயாய வித்மஹேவாயுபுத்ராய தீமஹிதன்னோ ஹனுமான் பிரசோதயாத் ॥ | We contemplate Anjaneya, meditate on the son of Vayu, and pray that Hanuman inspire our understanding. |
| Telugu | ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ విద్మహేవాయుపుత్రాయ ధీమహితన్నో హనుమాన్ ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥ | We contemplate Anjaneya, meditate on the son of Vayu, and pray that Hanuman inspire our understanding. |
| Kannada | ಓಂ ಆಂಜನೇಯಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇವಾಯುಪುತ್ರಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿತನ್ನೋ ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ | We contemplate Anjaneya, meditate on the son of Vayu, and pray that Hanuman inspire our understanding. |
| Malayalam | ഓം ആഞ്ജനേയായ വിദ്മഹേവായുപുത്രായ ധീമഹിതന്നോ ഹനുമാൻ പ്രചോദയാത് ॥ | We contemplate Anjaneya, meditate on the son of Vayu, and pray that Hanuman inspire our understanding. |
Prasad and Offerings
Archana
Archana is named in the supplied temple record; the current booking procedure is not published by the temple.
Vada Mala or Aval Nivedyam
These offerings are named in the supplied visit sequence; current advance-booking details are not published by the temple.
Prasadam
A temple-specific prasadam distribution list is not published. Unniyappam belongs to the nearby Ganapathi temple, not this shrine.
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nirmalya 5:00 AM and Usha Pooja 6:00 AM.
Evening worship
Evening 5:00–7:30 PM; Deeparadhana 6:30 PM.
Festival planning
Confirm special schedules for Hanuman Jayanti and Rama Navami.
Nearby Sacred Places
Kottarakkara Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple
Approximately 5 km away; Ganapathi is prominent and Shiva the original presiding deity.
- Ancient shrine associated with the Kottarakkara royal family.
- Traditional Kerala architecture.
- Originally Kizhakkekara Siva Temple; famous for Unniyappam and associated with the legendary sculptor Perumthachan and the installation tradition of Lord Ganapathi.
Kottarakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple
Approximately 5 km away; dedicated to Shiva.
- Ancient temple tradition.
- Traditional Kerala architecture.
Sree Indilayappan Temple, Marayikkodu
Approximately 8 km at Karickom; dedicated to Shiva, Parvati and Vishnu.
- Traditionally believed about 1,500 years old.
- Traditional Kerala architecture.
Kottukal Cave Temple
Approximately 20 km at Kottukal; dedicated to Shiva.
- Ancient rock-cut shrine.
- Rock-cut architecture.
Kottarakkara and Vendar One-Day Sacred Route
A concise sequence using the detailed nearby cards above; travel conditions can change.
| Time | Place | Travel from previous stop | Visit time | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Hotel pickup | — | — | Begin early. |
| 6:20–7:40 AM | Sree Hanuman Swami Temple, Vendar | Depends on hotel | 80 minutes | Offer prayers, perform Archana, Vada Mala or Aval Nivedyam and attend the morning pooja. |
| 7:50–9:20 AM | Kottarakkara Ganapathi and Mahadeva Temples | Approximately 5 km | 90 minutes | Visit both temples in the same complex, offer Unniyappam to Ganapathi and seek Shiva’s blessings. |
| 9:40–10:40 AM | Sree Indilayappan Temple | Approximately 8 km | 60 minutes | Offer prayers to Shiva, Vishnu and Parvati and explore the ancient temple. |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Breakfast or lunch | Nearby | 60 minutes | Enjoy Kerala cuisine and take a short break. |
| 12:30–1:30 PM | Kottukal Cave Temple | Approximately 18 km in route | 60 minutes | Explore the ancient rock-cut temple and admire its historic architecture. |
| 2:15 PM | Return to hotel | According to hotel | — | Complete circuit. |
Visitor Information and Safety
- Official website not published.
- Begin early for the supplied morning worship schedule.
- Use the Vendar map destination on Kottarakkara–Sasthamcotta Road.
- Archana, Vada Mala and Aval Nivedyam are named in the supplied record.
- Temple-specific entry, queue and photography guidance is not published by the temple.
- Official website and live darshan are not published by the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Vendar, Kulakada Panchayat, Kottarakkara Taluk, Kollam 691507.
5:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00 PM–7:30 PM.
Hanuman and the garbhagriha entrance face east.
The exact establishment period and original founder are not publicly documented.
Kottarakkara Station is about 5 km and Thiruvananthapuram Airport about 70 km away.
No official live-darshan broadcast is available online.
Reference Notes
- Supplied temple record: Primary page source.
- Temples in Kerala directory: Independent directory reference; not an official temple website. Open source
- Same-temple map: Map and coordinate provenance. Open source