The blend of spiritual faith nature and adventure climbing Anjanadri hill

Exploring Anjanadri Hill, naturally formed by massive rocks, rises about 516 meters above its base. For us, visiting this place embodies spirituality, nature, and adventure. Climbing the 575 uneven stone steps, a narrow path in between the big rocks, the steps are arranged in a zigzag pattern, which can be quite challenging. Especially for those who are physically unable or elderly. However, witnessing people walking barefoot up the steps made me realize that physical strength is not enough to undertake this journey; rather, it is the faith and belief in spiritual power that enable pilgrims to navigate the climb

Anjanadri Hill, recognized as the birthplace of the Hindu God Shri Hanuman, is located 20 kilometers from Hampi by road. The area known as Anegondi. A powerful symbol of devotion, strength, and spiritual history, attracting devotees and travelers from across India.
Every day, thousands of believers and pilgrims visit Anjanadri Hill, including children, women, the elderly, and some who are physically weak. I even saw a pregnant woman making her way up the steps. For them, the climb is not merely about exercise; it represents a blend of faith, spiritual achievement, the quest for blessings.

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Here I explore our journey to Anjanadri Hill. We had made a deal with the Rikshya driver for convenient hours to climb Anjanadri hill. He came to pick us up at 5 AM. By the road, it took around 45 minutes to reach at the base of the hill. We were both there alone. After a few minutes, a big family group came with two children.

We joined that group and started our climb. When we came to the base, there was a big board written remove your footwear to keep the Sanctity of the place. We all decided to remove our good walking shoes, and the journey started barefoot.

It was dark at 5.45 AM. We started climbing the hill. The steps and side railing walls are painted a bright white color. There were some lights arranged so it was easy to see them in the dark, but there was not enough light to take photographs. But the path is well protected from heat and might wild monkey attacks. Places to place have small stones and wooden benches to sit and relax.

These are the photos I took while we were getting down.
It took around 45 minutes for me, as I have a back problem.

Almost coming on top, still dark, and the moon was in the sky. I was very happy with my successful adventure.

Once we reached the top, the temple was lit up with bright lights.

Everything around the hill was in the dark. Far away, the sparkling street lights indicate the existence of the villages.
The temple was partially open and the cleaning process in progress.
Instead of experiencing the dark, we went to the temple and had darshan. The Idol of God Hanuman is in child form, sitting in Mother Anjani's lap.

When we came out of the temple, the morning light had just started, but it was foggy, and the air was misty. We heard and read that the sunrise is very special from this hill.

The morning light started to change in color, but it was still morning mist.

After 10 to 15 minutes, visibility improves. The wild monkeys are more aggressive and jumping all over the place. We noticed a warning stating that we should be cautious of these monkeys, as they can grab anything in sight not just food and flowers, but also purses, cameras, and other belongings.

The place looks messy, but there are no controls on monkeys; they do throw things here and there, which is not so easy to manage every day's cleanup on the tall and steep rocks.

Until 7 am, waiting for sunrise, but the sun was behind the mist, and the place started crowed we decided to get downhill.

From the steps, the temple looks very beautiful.

After 50 steps, we saw the sun rising in the sky. River Tungabhadra was shining in golden color.

We had a little stop at a rest place. But still, a misty atmosphere.
From there, we can walk a few meters and come to a kind of cave made by a big rock.

There are many of the stone towers made by visitors. Some of the stones float on water. I heard but have not tried.

While getting down, we met many people, including the old and children climbing the hill.

In the middle of the hill, the hilltop.

In Europe, we used to put some locks for a wish. Here in India, we tie the thread to the wall or trees.

Now the bottom of the hill has more light, it was around 8 AM

This arch for the entrance, we didn't notice when we came early in the morning. After collecting our shoes, we went to the Rikshya-stand, where our Rikshya was waiting

The time changed everything when we came there, it was dark no any person on road all shops were not even visible. Now everything is brightened up, people are back in business, and more visitors are arriving.

From the road, seeing the hilltop, I didn't believe I had climbed it.

Mr. Kumar suggest us He can drive through Pampa Sarovar, one of the Hindu sacred lakes, and around, so we just stopped for 15 minutes at Pampa Sarovar. It has many Hindu mythological connections.

It was around 9 am, and we were hungry, so we stopped at a place on the street where they were making fresh food.

We had fresh masala dosa. Kumar had Paniyarum; both recipes are made by fermented rice and lentil batter.

After a short stop on the Tungabhadra bridge, we moved to our next destination.
Thank you very much.

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