Alathiyur Hanuman Temple

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple is a renowned pilgrimage centre in Alathiyur, Malappuram district, within the Tirur region of Keralam. Keralam Tourism describes the shrine as a temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman with a tradition extending back many centuries; local belief attributes the consecration to Sage Vasistha. The temple is especially known for the symbolic relationship between Rama and Hanuman represented in the arrangement of the deities.

A distinctive feature of the pilgrimage experience is the tradition connected with Hanuman’s leap to Lanka, commemorated at the temple through a ritual platform and granite stone. Offerings associated with Hanuman, including avil and plantain, are also part of the devotional culture described by Keralam Tourism. The annual festival, generally held around February, is an important period for worship and special observances.

Beyond its religious significance, the temple offers visitors insight into Ramayana traditions as they are interpreted and practised in Keralam. Travellers should treat the site primarily as an active shrine, follow temple customs and verify current timings or festival arrangements before arrival.