Bengaluru, 21 Jan

Hampi, where the Tungabhadra river is coursing through its rocky terrains in the newly formed Vijayanagara district in Karnataka, is charged with exuberance with the revival of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

With the consecration of Ram Temple taking place on 22 January, the historic region of Hampi has become all the more important as it proved a turning point in the life of Lord Rama kindling the hope of getting back his wife Sita, who was abducted by the demon king of Lanka, Ravana.

Anjanadri, the hill of Anjana where the 'strong as diamond' Bajrangbali Hanuman was born, is located in Koppal district just a few kilometers away from the capital of Vijayanagara empire. Hanuman was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama.

There is an ancient Hanuman temple on top of the hill, which is home to a variety of monkeys including Langurs.

The epic Ramayana elaborates about the unending and unwavering devotion of Sugreeva's minister Hanuman towards Lord Rama.

The Anjanadri temple management in Koppal district has made elaborate arrangements to celebrate the consecration of the Ram Temple with tourists and devotees flocking to the shrine where it is decked up with lights.

The traditional lamps will be lit at the temple for two days from Sunday and special poojas will be performed, according to the temple management.

The entire hill is decked up with decorative lights and many temporary shops have come up in view of the festivities.