Haddinakallu Anjaneya Swami Betta (Eagle Stone Hill) is a beautiful hill with a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is located in Bairasandra village area near Edeyur in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district of Karnataka state. Haddinakallu Hill is a 980 meter high hill and one of the highest hills around Mandya.
Haddinakallu Anjaneya Swami Betta is about 102 km from Bangalore. It is about 74 km from Mandya city and 88 km from Mysore city. It is 87 km from Hassan. Yediyur is the nearest railway station which is just 14 km away.
Located on a beautiful archway on the Bangalore-Mangalore highway, the temple is believed to have been built by a local ruler in the 8th century and is a historic site. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular pilgrimage site for Hanuman devotees. The temple complex is divided into an inner sanctum and an outer courtyard. The interior of the temple is very simple. A stone pillar carved with Hanuman is the main deity. This place is a place of pilgrimage for locals.
The path between the rocks is steep and challenging for climbers. Here you will find a beautiful painting of Lord Hanuman on the rock. But the stairs are uneven. The greenery around the path and the views of the landscape below the hill are green all around. The hill is quite steep and rocky and the views are breathtaking. Surrounded by greenery and fresh air is always a break from the monotony of city life. The hill is so high that only eagles can reach it, hence the name “Haddinakallu”.
