Kote Anjaneya Temple

Updated June 26, 2025

## Kote Anjaneya Temple (Shivamogga): What to Know Before You Go

Kote Anjaneya Temple is a Hindu temple in Shivamogga (Shimoga), Karnataka, dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya). It’s located in the fort/palace precinct area of the city—right by the Shivappa Nayaka Palace premises—so many visitors pair it with a quick palace-museum stop in the same neighborhood. Archaeology

What follows is a practical, fact-checked guide using only the details you provided plus verifiable public sources.

—

## Quick facts (based on your dataset)

– Name: Kote Anjaneya Temple
– Type: Hindu temple (Hanuman/Anjaneya)
– Location: Shivamogga (Shimoga), Karnataka, India
– Address (as provided): WHHM+24C, Fort Rd, behind Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple, KR Puram, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577202, India
– Coordinates: 13.9275904, 75.5827518
– Rating: 4.9 (as provided)

—

## Where it sits in the city (and why that matters)

One of the easiest ways to understand this temple is by its setting. Kote Anjaneya (also referenced locally as a “Kote” Anjaneya/Anjaneyaswamy temple) is tied to Shivamogga’s old fort-palace zone:

– The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage (Karnataka) lists the Shivappa Nayaka Palace premises as being near Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple (with a Shimoga/Shivamogga address and phone contact), which effectively anchors the temple to the palace-museum compound area. Archaeology
– Wikipedia’s overview of the area notes that Shivappa Nayaka palace and museum is in Shivamogga city and that Kote Seetharamanjaneya temple is beside it—which aligns with the common “temple next to palace” visitor pattern in this part of town.
– A travel listing for Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple (Shimoga) also places the temple on the premises of Shivappa Nayaka Palace Museum, reinforcing that “palace + temple” pairing.

Practical takeaway: if you’re navigating by landmarks, the palace-museum area is the simplest reference point—not just the Plus Code.

—

## What you’re likely to notice on-site

### The deity and devotional focus
This is a Hanuman (Anjaneya) temple. That matters for what you’ll see in practice: Hanuman is widely worshipped across India, and in many communities Saturday is a popular day for Hanuman visits (your snippet also references Saturday visits and devotees performing rituals). While the day-specific crowds can vary, the Hanuman association and the “Saturday visit” pattern are consistent with how this temple is discussed publicly.

### Carvings and storytelling details
Multiple visitor/travel descriptions note that the temple features stone carvings depicting Ramayana scenes. For example, a photo-travel blog describing “Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Shimoga” specifically points to sculptures depicting a Ramayana moment (Sita and the golden deer episode). This is a useful cue: even if you’re not there for worship, the temple can also be approached as an art-and-epic storytelling site.

> Note on certainty: the existence of Ramayana-themed carvings is supported by independent travel-style descriptions, but the full inventory of panels, their exact dating, and authorship aren’t something I can claim with high certainty from authoritative sources alone.

—

## Visiting hours (and what might be outdated)

Public listings commonly show the temple operating in morning and evening darshan windows.

– One travel listing reports opening hours as 06:30–14:30 and 17:30–21:00.
– A local business directory listing also indicates it is open until 9:00 pm and notes wheelchair accessible entrance/exit.

Outdated-data flag (important): temple timings can change for festivals, special pujas, renovations, or local administrative decisions. Treat any published hours as a starting point and verify on the day if your schedule is tight. (This isn’t me being vague; it’s the reality of religious-site hours across India, and the two public sources above don’t constitute an official, always-current schedule.)

—

## How to behave respectfully (and avoid common friction points)

These are general, widely applicable temple norms in Karnataka and across much of India:

– Footwear: expect to remove shoes before entering the inner areas (look for the shoe stand).
– Dress: modest clothing is the safest default (covered shoulders/legs).
– Photos: assume photography may be restricted near the sanctum; if there’s no signage, watch what locals do or ask staff.
– Personal space: some devotees may be performing specific vows/rituals—give them room and don’t film people up close without consent.

Inclusivity note: Hindu temples are active places of worship. Visitors are usually welcomed when they’re respectful, but rules around sanctum access, photography, and ritual participation can vary by temple and may be influenced by crowding or festival protocols.

—

## Accessibility: what’s known

A public directory listing for the Shivamogga location indicates wheelchair accessible entrance and exit. Accessibility can still vary inside (surface texture, thresholds, crowd density), but the entrance/exit note is a concrete data point worth knowing.

—

## Planning your visit around the palace precinct

Because the temple sits by the Shivappa Nayaka Palace/museum area, it’s one of those places where you can build a simple, efficient mini-itinerary:

– Temple darshan + quick architectural look (carvings/outer structures)
– Palace/museum precinct nearby (as referenced by Karnataka’s archaeology department and general area descriptions) Archaeology

This is also a smart approach if you’re short on time: you’re not crossing the city for a single stop.

—

## Location details for navigation

If you’re using GPS, the most reliable inputs are:

– Coordinates: 13.9275904, 75.5827518 (from your dataset)
– Plus Code area: WHHM+24C (from your dataset)
– Landmark: Shivappa Nayaka Palace / palace-museum premises Archaeology

—

## Internal links
I can’t add “internal links” without knowing what specific Shivamogga/Karnataka/India URLs already exist on your RealJourneyTravels.com setup, and I won’t invent URLs. If you share:
– your India hub URL structure (e.g., /india/, /india/karnataka/, /places/shivamogga/), or
– two related published posts you want to interlink,

…I’ll drop them in cleanly with contextual anchor text.

Key Highlights

Kote Anjaneya Temple

Location

Places to Stay Near Kote Anjaneya Temple"Shivamoggeans do visit here every saturday.. Devotees perform Sri ..."

Find and Book a Tour

Explore More Travel Guides