December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered highly auspicious.
- Major festival: Hanuman Jayanti.
- Other important festivals: Sri Rama Navami, Maha Shivaratri, Navratri, Karthika Masam.
How to Reach
Delhi → Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
- By Air: Fly from Delhi to Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport). Temple is ~21 km from airport.
- By Train: Reach Secunderabad Railway Station; temple is ~16 km away.
Ahmedabad → Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
- By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad; continue by cab/bus to the temple.
- By Train: Trains available to Hyderabad; then proceed by road.
History of the Temple
The Karmanghat Hanuman Temple dates back to the 12th century CE during the Kakatiya dynasty. Legend says that the ruler discovered a meditating Hanuman idol in a forest. Attempts by invaders to destroy the temple failed due to divine protection, giving rise to the name ‘Karmanghat’, meaning ‘make your heart strong’. The main deity is Lord Hanuman in a meditative posture and the temple complex includes several other shrines.
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Important Days and Dates
- Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered highly auspicious.
- Major festival: Hanuman Jayanti.
- Other important festivals: Sri Rama Navami, Maha Shivaratri, Navratri, Karthika Masam.
How to Reach
Delhi → Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
- By Air: Fly from Delhi to Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport). Temple is ~21 km from airport.
- By Train: Reach Secunderabad Railway Station; temple is ~16 km away.
Ahmedabad → Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
- By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad; continue by cab/bus to the temple.
- By Train: Trains available to Hyderabad; then proceed by road.
History of the Temple
The Karmanghat Hanuman Temple dates back to the 12th century CE during the Kakatiya dynasty. Legend says that the ruler discovered a meditating Hanuman idol in a forest. Attempts by invaders to destroy the temple failed due to divine protection, giving rise to the name ‘Karmanghat’, meaning ‘make your heart strong’. The main deity is Lord Hanuman in a meditative posture and the temple complex includes several other shrines.
