History of Sri Anjaneyar Temple

3/11.Bhodhirukarama Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Introduction

In Hinduism, that there are main six twigs of deities such as Siva, Vishnu, Shakthi, Ganapathy, Murugan and sun that they are followed by Saivism Vaisnavaism, Shaktham, Ganapthiyam, Gowmaram and Chowram.

There are two epics called as Ramayana & Mahabharata. It is most valuable & precious gift for Hindus. Hinduism has been called as Sanathana dharma. Incarnation of Vishnu’s mission that both epics in Ramayana Sri Rama to establish the dharma and destroy demons and in Mahabharata Sri Krishna thushta nigraha sishtaparipalana. Siranjeevi Anjaneyar performed his duty according to Rama & Sri Krishna.

History of Swamiji

We have to think and always to remember that Sri Chandrasekara Swamigal not only founder of this first temple in Sri Lanka devotee of Anjaneyar and devotees devotee. We can’t look for sincere devotee and founder in this era. Before we think about Anjaneyar temple history, that we have to how swamigal performed with hundred percent efforts and over look personal history. Sanskrit ‘Kuha’ means that deepest hiding cave. Anjaneyar devotees increasing day by day because of the enlighten preaching of our Sri Chandrasekara Swamigal springs from Kuha (inner deepest Heart). Childhood of the swamigal skilled performance is able to visualize through Anjanam that whatever occurrence can be relayed.

Swamigal’s ancestors were originated from Kerala India and swamigal was born at Kandakada Dolasbage Nawalapitya in Central province. Father Mathavan and mother Kalyani are parents delighted child was born of their penance and gift of the Anjaneyar. He continued his studies at Nawalapitya. He commences opportunity as for his lively hood worked as a Store-keeper and become as a Secretary of Non Governmental establishments. When he was working as an Officer in Charge (purchasing Dept) at Swed. Lanka Engineering Ltd that he engaged and done prayers with devoted to Anjaneyar. With Anjaneyar’s mercy and request of the devotees that Swamigal completely devoted to pray Anjaneyar for the people and give up his employment. This service is stimulated and appreciated by all devotees.

History of Temple

Especially in the War was held in Lankapura between Shri Rama ji and Ravana Because Ravana abducted Sita and hide her in Sita- Eilya which is situated at Nuwara-Eliya. Sri Anjaneyar who found Sita at Ashoka vanam (Sita-Eliya) Sri Rama won the war and killed Ravana and demons. Vibhishana was brother of Ravana surrendered to Sri Rama had been crowned as a king of Sri Lanka.

Srimath Chandrasekara swamigal established First Temple in Sri Lanka and a first chariot in the world for Sri Rama’s beloved devotee Anjaneyar.  How this temple creative idea dawned? Swamigal while he working as purchasing officer at Swed. Lanka Engineering Ltd also be performed Anjaneyar’s prayer at home in Ranajeyagama Dehiwala. He Shifted to 75 1/1, Allen Avenue Dehiwala. Then increase the time for longtime prayers as usual. One of his friends has observed this and when swamigal was free he has told about his problems. Swamigal told to come next day for the prayers. He came and observed and completely devoted with the prayers. Then this has spread to the people and day by day devotees have been increased.

In 30^th June 1996 permanent place situated 3/11 Bothirukkarama road (Vihare Lane), Kalubowila Dehiwala, Anjaneyar had been brought on procession in the chariot with devotees.

Since 1998 Launched a first ever chariot for Anjaneyar in this phenomenon world. After ten days yaga pooja Anjaneyar Jayanthi festival grandly celebrated and chariot procession begins at 8:00 am and accomplished in the evening 6:00pm. Prior to chariot festival begin holy water of Seeta Eliya soil and twig of the tree bring it offer pooja. After that only chariot moves from the place.    

In 2001 Erection of new temple for Anjaneyar and completed in nine to ten month’s period. Ramayana research works also continues North Indian missionary also involved in this researches with a help of Sri Lanka tourist Board.

Our first Anjaneyar temple founder Sri Chandrasekara Swamiji has received letter from Hon. Minister Melinda Moragoda that requested to find verification in Ramayana epic has taken places in Sri Lanka. Then our Swamiji decided that right personnel to handle matter that Mr. Ashokkainth send as a delicate to ministry of Tourism.  Mr. Ashokkainth with blessings of our Sri Chandrasekara Swamiji executed the volunteer works with help of Sri Lanka Tourist Board.

About fifty five places of Ramayana verification found and videoed the places. These were released with blessing of Swamiji at Pragati Maddan New Delhi. After the release of this video all world people interested to come see these places. Presently, Ramayana research works are still going on.

Our Sri Chandrasekara swamigal arranged to install the statues at Seetha Eilya Amman temple and swamigal also participate three days pooja. The statues were taken on procession (prehara) from Nuwara-Eliya to Seetha Eilya temple more than ten thousand devotees participated. Then install them and celebrating the kumba abishek pooja and visited to Divurum pola place of Ramayana Seetha amma was performed Agni Pariksha (test) in this holy and sacred place.

 Wonders and miracle happened in this temple. Blinded child was getting cured defected. That child was participating Anjaneyar temple poojas and bhajans. One of the devotees get cured cancer like that so many wonders in our Anjaneyar temple. Each and every devotee gets success in their prayers.

“Anjilae ondru pettan Anajile ondrai thavi

Anjilae ondru araha ariyarkaha ehi

Anjilae ondru petta annankai kandu ayalar ooril

Anjilae ondrai vaithan avan nammai alithu kappan.”

Son of vayu (air deity) crossed over sea (water) by way sky for Rama and met the Sita Devi daughter of earth He fired Sri Lanka. He protect us

We warmly and cordially welcome the devotees and get Anjaneyar grace.

Main deities

All deities had been made out carved with rock stone. The main Panchamuga Anjaneyar deity was erected with 48 days special yaga pooja beneath of the deity. About sixty feet ditch dug out and put pancha ratnam, 60ft. golden rode touch the feet of deity holy waters from junction of holy rivers Ganga Yamuna Saraswathy brought it from India.  It was kept protection of devotees underneath of the feet of Panchamuga Anjaneyar omagundam also be installed between Sri Rama and Anjaneya. Temple faced by east Main deity entrance of Gopuram Thanvanthary deity is there.

Right side Main deity Vinayagar and left is Murugan, Goddess Shakthi, Saraswathy and Laxumi by side goddess Nagammah then come around other side Vasantha mandapam that is called Elluntharulli and all planets (grahams) are installed in straight in front of small deity Anjaneyar. Side of entrance Vairavar deity is established.

Structure of temple idea of creation Anjaneyar given instruction to swamigal accordingly it was built.

Entirely different temple from other structures and it is a wonderful structure. All part of our island and from all over the countries devotees arrive to worship. Sincere worship to be performed in front of Anjaneyar and get shower of blessings.

First temple of Anjaneyar in Sri Lanka situated at 3/11 Kalubowila Dehiwala from Colombo Railway Station eight kilometers approximately and Katunayake international Airport is from 22 kilo meters approximately. All the devotees warmly welcome by devotees of our temple.