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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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A myth which states – [[Lord Hanuman]] was transporting Sanjeevani (herbs for life) mountain, half of the mountain fell at this village. In the local language ”Ardha” means ”half” and ”Giri” means ”mountain”. Hence, the name ”Ardhagiri”.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Nair|first1=Shantha|title=Sri Venkateshwara|date=2014|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|isbn=978-81-8495-445-6|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CY9eAAAAQBAJ&dq=Ardhagiri&pg=PT23|accessdate=5 November 2014}}</ref> |
A myth which states – [[Lord Hanuman]] was transporting Sanjeevani (herbs for life) mountain, half of the mountain fell at this village. In the local language ”Ardha” means ”half” and ”Giri” means ”mountain”. Hence, the name ”Ardhagiri”.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Nair|first1=Shantha|title=Sri Venkateshwara|date=2014|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|isbn=978-81-8495-445-6|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CY9eAAAAQBAJ&dq=Ardhagiri&pg=PT23|accessdate=5 November 2014}}</ref> |
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According to Hindu mythology, during the ”Treta Yuga”, ”’Lord Hanuman”’ was carrying the mountain of Sanjeevani herb to save Lakshmana during the war in Ramayana. Part of the mountain is believed to have fallen at this location, hence the name Ardhagiri or “half mountain.” |
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== Religious Significance == |
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Aragonda is renowned for the Ardhagiri Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman (also known as Veeranjaneya). The temple is situated on a hill named Ardhagiri and attracts numerous devotees, especially on full moon days, believed to be of special religious importance. |
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The temple houses a pond called Sanjeevani Pushkarini with water believed to have medicinal properties derived from the Sanjeevani mountain. The temple’s architecture and rituals emphasize spiritual healing and devotion. |
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 24 October 2025
Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
Aragonda is a village in Thavanampalle Mandal in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh State, India.
A myth which states – Lord Hanuman was transporting Sanjeevani (herbs for life) mountain, half of the mountain fell at this village. In the local language Ardha means half and Giri means mountain. Hence, the name Ardhagiri.[1].It lies approximately 22 kilometers from the district headquarters, Chittoor, and is known for its cultural and religious significance in the region.
According to Hindu mythology, during the Treta Yuga, Lord Hanuman was carrying the mountain of Sanjeevani herb to save Lakshmana during the war in Ramayana. Part of the mountain is believed to have fallen at this location, hence the name Ardhagiri or “half mountain.”
Religious Significance
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Aragonda is renowned for the Ardhagiri Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman (also known as Veeranjaneya). The temple is situated on a hill named Ardhagiri and attracts numerous devotees, especially on full moon days, believed to be of special religious importance.
The temple houses a pond called Sanjeevani Pushkarini with water believed to have medicinal properties derived from the Sanjeevani mountain. The temple’s architecture and rituals emphasize spiritual healing and devotion.
