Sanctum and idol features
The supplied record identifies Moola Hanuma and Dodda Hanuma as important features and records an east-facing sanctum, temple and entrance.
Temple PhotographVerified temple photograph pending
Sri Harake Hanuma Temple
ITI Layout / Vidhyapeetha, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Hanuman · Sri Harake Hanuma in a standing Anjali Mudra form
Meaning / Spiritual Importance: Harake is a Kannada word for a vow, promise or heartfelt prayer offered to God.
A Bengaluru Hanuman shrine in ITI Layout / Vidhyapeetha, centred on Sri Harake Hanuma and an on-site group of companion shrines.
Temple Description: The temple houses Moola Hanuma and Dodda Hanuma, with Sri Harake Hanuma shown standing with joined hands. The official temple history describes a beginning with a small deity more than 42 years ago.
Source: supplied temple research document. Confirm current timings and ritual details locally.
Darshan Start Time
6:00 AM
The supplied source lists morning opening at 6:00 AM; confirm locally.
Crowd Expectation
Local confirmation needed
Tuesdays, Saturdays and festival days may be busier; no wait time is guaranteed.
Best Darshan Window
Early weekday visit
Choose an early non-festival weekday after confirming that day's timings.
Darshan Options
General darshan
Special-entry, live-darshan and puja-booking arrangements remain under verification.
Official Notice / Visitor Information: The supplied source lists split daily hours. Confirm current timings, aarti and vow-offering procedures locally.
Source: supplied temple research document. Confirm current timings and ritual details locally.
Main Sacred FormSri Harake Hanuma standing with both hands joined in Anjali Mudra.
Temple IdentityITI Layout / Vidhyapeetha, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Historic ImportanceThe official temple history describes development from a small deity more than 42 years ago.
Pilgrimage ImportanceA Bengaluru neighbourhood Hanuman shrine centred on prayer, vows and regular devotional worship.
Moola and Dodda HanumaThe complex includes the main Moola Hanuma and a larger Dodda Hanuma image.
See darshan process & planning guide
Overview
Sri Harake Hanuma Temple is located in ITI Layout / Vidhyapeetha, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru.
The shrine centres on Moola Hanuma and Dodda Hanuma, with Sri Harake Hanuma represented in a standing Anjali Mudra form.
Main Deity and Harake Hanuma Form
The main deity is Sri Harake Hanuma, described in a standing posture with both hands joined in Anjali Mudra.
Devotional focus
Darshan centres on Hanuman worship, prayer and the devotional meaning of a harake or vow.
Meaning of Harake Hanuma
Harake is a Kannada word for a vow, promise or heartfelt prayer offered to God, including prayers connected with health, education, work, marriage, success or protection.
Sacred Tradition
The supplied temple narrative explains the shrine through the Kannada devotional practice of making a harake, or heartfelt vow and prayer.
This page describes that practice without promising fulfilment or treating a personal devotional outcome as guaranteed.
Historical Importance
The official temple history says the shrine began with a small Hanuman deity more than 42 years ago and developed through devotee and management support.
The official account emphasizes the temple's gradual Bengaluru community development; it does not claim a royal founder or ancient construction date.
Architecture and East-Facing Layout
The source describes traditional South Indian temple architecture with an east-facing sanctum, temple and main entrance.
The on-site Moola Hanuma, Dodda Hanuma, Sri Rama Parivara and Vinayaka shrines form the documented devotional complex.
Prayer, Vow and Service
The Harake identity connects the temple with vows, heartfelt prayer and gratitude offered through Hanuman worship.
Devotional meaning is presented respectfully without promising health, employment, marriage, success or protection as a guaranteed result.
Special Features
Moola Hanuma
The main Hanuman deity is identified as Moola Hanuma.
Dodda Hanuma
A larger Dodda Hanuma image is also named as an important feature.
Anjali Mudra form
Sri Harake Hanuma is described standing with both hands joined in Namaskara.
Companion shrines
The premises include Sri Rama Parivara and Lord Vinayaka shrines.
Quick Decision
Best fit
Bengaluru devotees seeking Hanuman darshan, prayer and the local Harake devotional tradition.
Time needed
Allow time for the main deity and companion shrines; current queue duration remains under verification.
Crowd pattern
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman festival days may be busier, but no wait time is guaranteed.
Main caution
Confirm all vow-related offerings and special worship directly with the temple before purchasing anything.
Darshan Process
Confirm the schedule
Confirm the split opening hours, aarti times and any vow procedure locally.
Reach ITI Layout
Use the supplied Banashankari 3rd Stage address for the final approach.
Follow temple guidance
Follow local instructions for darshan, prayer, offerings and queue flow.
Visit companion shrines
Visit the Sri Rama Parivara and Vinayaka shrines without obstructing active worship.
How to Reach
The temple is in ITI Layout / Vidhyapeetha, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru. Road time varies with city traffic.
From KSR Bengaluru City rail
- The supplied source places KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station about 8–10 km away.
- Use a current route planner because Bengaluru traffic changes journey time.
From Kempegowda airport
- Kempegowda International Airport is listed about 40–45 km away by road.
- Allow for Bengaluru traffic and confirm the current road route.
Within Bengaluru
- Banashankari Metro Station is listed about 3–4 km away; BMTC buses, autos and taxis serve the locality.
- Use the supplied ITI Layout destination for the final approach.
Temple Timings
The temple record lists two daily sessions, with aarti at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and midday puja at noon. Confirm festival-day changes through the official temple.
| Service or day | Published time | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Daily darshan | 6:00 AM–12:00 PM; 5:00 PM–8:30 PM | The temple closes between the two sessions. |
| Morning aarti | 7:00 AM | Morning lamp worship. |
| Midday puja | 12:00 noon | At the close of the morning session. |
| Evening aarti | 7:00 PM | Within the evening session. |
Source: supplied temple research document. Confirm current timings and ritual details locally.
Festivals and Celebrations
Chaitra Hanuman Jayanti
Observed on Chaitra Purnima, usually in March–April.
Karnataka Hanuma Jayanti
The source places this observance on Margashirsha Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, usually in December–January.
Sri Rama Navami
The Chaitra festival honouring Sri Rama usually falls in March–April.
Deepavali
The festival of lights usually falls in October–November.
Tuesdays and Saturdays
These are regular year-round Hanuman worship days with increased devotional activity.
Daily Worship and Rituals
Morning aarti is listed at 7:00 AM, midday puja at noon and evening aarti at 7:00 PM. Tuesdays and Saturdays are regular devotional days.
Harake means a vow in Kannada. Ask the official temple how a vow, archana or other seva should be offered and follow on-site guidance.
Mantras and Chanting
These five traditional forms retain the supplied scripts with evident OCR spacing corrected. Chant respectfully and follow temple guidance.
| Chant | Sanskrit / Hindi | Kannada | Telugu | Tamil | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Moola Mantra | ॐ हनुमते नमः | ಓಂ ಹನುಮತೇ ನಮಃ | ఓం హనుమతే నమః | ஓம் ஹனுமதே நமஹ | Om Hanumate Namah |
| Anjaneya Mantra | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय नमः | ಓಂ ಆಂಜನೇಯಾಯ ನಮಃ | ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ నమః | ஓம் ஆஞ்சநேயாய நமஹ | Om Anjaneyaya Namah |
| Hanuman Gayatri | ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे। वायुपुत्राय धीमहि। तन्नो हनुमान् प्रचोदयात्॥ | ಓಂ ಆಂಜನೇಯಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ। ವಾಯುಪುತ್ರಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ। ತನ್ನೋ ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್॥ | ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ విద్మహే। వాయుపుత్రాయ ధీమహి। తన్నో హనుమాన్ ప్రచోదయాత్॥ | ஓம் ஆஞ்சநேயாய வித்மஹே। வாயுபுத்ராய தீமஹி। தன்னோ ஹனுமான் ப்ரசோதயாத்॥ | Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanuman Prachodayat |
| Sri Rama Nama | श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम | ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮ ಜಯ ರಾಮ ಜಯ ಜಯ ರಾಮ | శ్రీ రామ జయ రామ జయ జయ రామ | ஸ்ரீ ராம ஜெய ராம ஜெய ஜெய ராம் | Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama |
| Hanuman Chalisa | हनुमान चालीसा | ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ | హనుమాన్ చాలీసా | ஹனுமான் சாலீசா | Hanuman Chalisa |
Meanings: the short invocations salute Hanuman and Anjaneya; the Gayatri seeks Vayuputra's guidance; Sri Rama Nama praises Rama; the Hanuman Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn.
Prasad, Flowers and Offerings
Harake prayer
Ask temple staff how a vow or prayer should be offered; no outcome is guaranteed.
Flowers and prasad
Use authorised counters or temple-directed offering points.
Mantra chanting
The supplied record includes Hanuman, Anjaneya, Hanuman Gayatri, Rama-name and Hanuman Chalisa chanting.
Best Time to Visit
Quieter planning
Choose an early weekday after confirming the split opening schedule.
Weather
Allow for Bengaluru traffic and use weather-appropriate protection on the final approach.
Festival visits
Expect additional activity on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti and other listed festivals.
Nearby Sacred Places
Sri Banashankari Amma Temple
A Karnataka HRCE-listed Shakti temple on S. Kariyappa Road, Bengaluru. Map
Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple
A recognized Hanuman temple in Jayanagar 9th Block, Bengaluru. Map
Dodda Ganapathi Temple
A well-known Ganesha shrine in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. Map
Bull Temple
The Karnataka Tourism-listed Nandi temple in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. Map
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
A historic cave temple dedicated to Shiva in Gavipuram, Bengaluru. Map
Bengaluru South Sacred Circuit
This optional verified Bengaluru route links Sri Harake Hanuma Temple with five recognized sacred places. Check opening hours and city traffic before setting out.
1. Sri Harake Hanuma Temple
Begin with Moola Hanuma, Dodda Hanuma, Sri Rama Parivara and Vinayaka darshan in the temple complex.
2. Sri Banashankari Amma Temple
Continue to the HRCE-listed Shakti temple on S. Kariyappa Road.
3. Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple
Continue to the recognized Hanuman temple in Jayanagar.
4. Dodda Ganapathi and Bull Temple
Visit these neighbouring Basavanagudi shrines together, following each temple's current access guidance.
5. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Continue to the historic Shiva cave temple in Gavipuram.
6. Return to Banashankari
Complete the circuit back toward Sri Harake Hanuma Temple as traffic and time permit.
Visitor Information and Safety
- Wear modest clothing suited to an active place of worship.
- Follow local instructions for footwear, offerings, photography and queue flow.
- Confirm any harake or vow-related procedure directly with temple staff.
- Do not rely on unofficial agents, guaranteed results or unverified special-entry claims.
- Verify current timings, festival arrangements and Bengaluru traffic before travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The supplied source lists 6:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Confirm current timings locally.
Harake is a Kannada word for a vow, promise or heartfelt prayer offered to God.
Sri Harake Hanuma is described standing with both hands joined in Anjali Mudra; the source also names Moola Hanuma and Dodda Hanuma.
The supplied record names Sri Rama Parivara and Lord Vinayaka shrines.
The official temple history says worship began with a small Hanuman deity more than 42 years ago and the complex developed through community and management support.
Reference Notes
- Editorial temple brief: The page-specific source document is the content baseline for rituals, timings, mantra scripts, festivals and visitor details.
- Official temple identity and history: The temple's own website verifies its Bengaluru address, more-than-42-year history, Moola Hanuma, Dodda Hanuma, Vinayaka and Sri Rama Parivara. Official source
- Official seva and celebration evidence: The temple publishes its seva list and event records, including Karnataka Hanuma Jayanti and Sri Rama observances. Seva source Event source
- Exact location: The supplied Google place resolves to 12.9303671, 77.557798. Map source
- Mantra text check: Standard Hanuman mantra spellings were checked against a recognized Hindu calendar and mantra reference; supplied regional scripts are retained with evident OCR spacing corrected. Open source
- Verified Bengaluru nearby route: Banashankari is supported by Karnataka HRCE, Ragigudda by its official temple site, and Bull Temple and Gavi Gangadhareshwara by Karnataka Tourism. Banashankari Ragigudda Bull Temple Heritage route