Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy Devalayam is located at Ghasmandi Road near Secunderabad Railway Station in Telangana. A prominent feature of the temple is the swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of Lord Hanuman that emerged from a natural rock.
The temple showcases traditional South Indian architectural elements. The sanctum sanctorum houses the self-manifested (swayambhu) idol of Lord Hanuman, which emerged from a massive rock and is painted in a vivid orange hue, symbolizing the deity’s energy and strength. Over the years, the temple has been enhanced with additional mandapams (halls) and silver-framed doors, reflecting the devotion of its caretakers.
The presiding deity is Lord Panchamukhi Hanuman, depicted with five faces: Hanuman (east), Narasimha (south), Garuda (west), Varaha (north), and Hayagriva (upwards). This unique representation signifies protection from all directions and is believed to bestow strength, courage, and wisdom upon devotees. The idol is revered as swayambhu, indicating its divine emergence without human sculpting.
The temple is believed to be over 500 years old. According to historical records and oral traditions, a saint named Pancham Das, who came from Varanasi, was divinely guided in a dream to this site. When he reached Ghasmandi, he experienced a powerful divine presence and discovered the naturally formed idol of Panchamukhi Hanuman on a rocky hill. Recognizing its sanctity, he began worshipping the idol and built a small shrine around it.
Many centuries ago, this area near the present-day Secunderabad Railway Station was a quiet and sacred place. It is said that this land was often visited by wandering saints and sages who meditated here in search of spiritual enlightenment. Among them was a saint named Pancham Das, a great devotee of Lord Hanuman from Varanasi.
According to the legend, Pancham Das received a divine vision instructing him to travel south and settle in a place where Hanuman would reveal himself. Obeying this command, Pancham Das reached Ghasmandi and began meditating in the rocky, forested area. One day, during deep meditation, he saw a radiant figure of Lord Hanuman with five faces (Panchamukhi) appear before him. When he opened his eyes, he noticed that a natural rock formation had taken the form of Hanuman with all five faces—Hanuman, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha, and Hayagriva.
This miraculous appearance was accepted as a Swayambhu (self-manifested) form of Lord Hanuman. Realizing the rock’s divine nature, Pancham Das began worshipping it and soon built a small shrine around it. Over the years, more devotees visited the site after hearing about its powerful spiritual energy.
As time passed, Pancham Das’s descendants, including Baldev Das and Gulab Das, continued to serve the deity and expanded the temple. Human hands never carved the rock idol—it remains in its original form and is simply decorated and worshipped. Even today, the original swayambhu form is preserved and forms the central focus of devotion at the temple.
Devotees believe that the Panchamukhi form of Hanuman here grants protection from all directions and blesses those who pray sincerely with strength, courage, and relief from problems. Many come here seeking spiritual guidance, healing, and solutions to life’s challenges.
