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Nettikanti Anjaneya Temple

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Nettikanti Anjaneya Temple

Anjaneya, whose right eye is believed to gaze at each devotee, near Guntakal

Checked 22 Oct 2026 with 5 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is the nearest international airport to Anantapur city, 190 km away.

  • By train

    Guntakal Junction (station code GTL) serves Guntakal, the town the temple is near. It is a five-point junction and has been a divisional headquarters since 1953.

  • By road

    Guntakal bus station has bus services run by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC). National Highway 67 passes through Guntakal.

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Why devotees come here

Nettikanti Anjaneya Temple is dedicated to Anjaneya, another name for Hanuman. It stands about 5 km from Guntakal town in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. Its name comes from the deity's gaze: the right eye is believed to look straight at each devotee.

The name Nettikanti refers to the deity's divine stare. The deity is also known as Nettikanti Veera Anjaneya Swamy. The right eye of the Anjaneya is believed to gaze straight at the devotee. Devotees believe that this gaze removes fear and negative energies, and gives worshippers confidence and strength.

Devotees also hold marriages and tonsure ceremonies at the temple, besides prayers to the deity. Muslims from the surrounding areas also visit and make offerings to the deity. The Ananthapuramu district government website lists the temple under its full name, Kasapuram Nettikanti Anjineya Swamy Temple.

The temple lies in Anantapur district, one of the eight districts of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Guntakal, also known as Guntakallu, is the town the temple is near. A huge procession is taken out once a year in honour of the deity.

Festivals

  • The day next to Telugu New Year DayAnnual procession

    A huge procession is taken out once a year in honour of the deity.

Tips for your visit

  • The temple is thronged with devotees every Saturday and Tuesday.
  • Pilgrims from Anantapur, Kurnool and Bellary districts gather in large numbers, especially on Saturdays.
  • Besides the surrounding villages, devotees come from Karnataka during the month of Shravan.

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Questions people ask

What does the name Nettikanti mean?

It refers to the deity's divine stare. The right eye is believed to look straight at each devotee.

Can devotees hold ceremonies at the temple?

Yes. Marriages and tonsure ceremonies are held at the temple, along with regular worship.

Do people of other faiths visit the temple?

Yes. Muslims from the surrounding areas visit the temple and make offerings to the deity.

Where exactly is the temple?

About 5 km from Guntakal town, in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The district government describes the place as known for the temple of Nettikanti Veera Anjaneya Swamy.

How we checked this page

On 22 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Places of Interest, Ananthapuramu District, Government of Andhra Pradesh ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in
  2. Guntakal, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  3. Anantapur district, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  4. Anantapur, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  5. Guntakal Junction railway station, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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