Kaadu Hanumantha raaya temple, Dharapuram

The Famous kadu Hanumantharaya swamy temple, Dharapuram was installed by Sri Vyasaraja Theertharu. It is said to be the 89th Hanumantha temple installed by Vyasarayaru. The Swamy’s right hand blesses the devotees and left hand carries the flower Sowganthi.

People from all over India visit this place year around and it is believed that everyone’s wishes come true by the grace of Sri Hanumantha here.

Poojas are performed based on Tantra Saara(Written by Madhwacharyaru which clearly explains the procedure of daily pooja ) as instructed by Sri Vyasarajaru

The specialty of this temple is Hanuman standing in the main sanctum without a roof.

Dharapuram was called as Viradapura which has significant associations in Mahabharata. The local residents can help you with visiting such historic sites nearby Dharapuram

The car festival in this temple is very famous and celebrated every year on Narasimha Jayanthi day

There is a holy tank in the south side of temple called as Narasimha theertha and the sthala vruksha(Tree) : Aswatha Vruskha is seen in front of the temple entrance

You can also find shrines of Lord Raama, Seetha and Baktha hanumantha and Lakshmi Narasimha inside the temple complex

Mritika brindavanam of Sri Jaya theertharu and Sri Raghavendra Theertharu is also located in the temple complex.

Location:

Dharapuram is easily accessible by road From Erode, Tiruppur and Coimbatore. The travelling distance by road 30 kms from Palani, 50 Kms from Tiruppur, 80 kms from Coimbatore and 60 kms from Pollachi. Buses are available frequently