Sri Padamati Anjaneya Swamy Temple Makthal – Brahmotsavam 2025 Dates, Sevas, Significance

Temple Significance

Located in Makthal, Narayanpet district, Telangana.
Unique feature: Lord Hanuman idol faces west – the only one of its kind in South India.
“Padamati” means facing west.
Annual Brahmotsavam celebrated from Margashira Shukla Trayodashi to Margashira Bahula Vidiya.
Devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka participate.

Brahmotsavam 2025 Dates & Events

Dec 02 – Procession of Swamy Varu (7 am), Ankurarpana, Dwajarohana, Alankara Utsavam, Hanumad Vratam, Gaja Vahana Seva (8 pm)
Dec 03 – Homam, Mayura Vahana Seva, Prabotsavam (6 pm)
Dec 04 – Pallaki Seva (3 pm), Rathotsavam (6 pm)
Dec 05 – Pala Utlu (6.30 pm)
Dec 06 – Chakra Theertham (10 am), Aswa Vahana Seva
Dec 07 – Hamsa Vahana Seva (6 pm)
Dec 08 – Ustra Vahana Seva (6 pm)
Dec 09 – Kalpa Vruksha Vahana Seva (6 pm)

Daily Sevas

Getting Here

By Road: Makthal is well connected by APSRTC and KSRTC buses from Mahabubnagar, Raichur, Narayanpet, and Hyderabad.
By Train: Nearest station – Jaklair (7 km). Mahabubnagar railway station is another option (~60 km).
By Air: The closest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, ~160 km away.

Tips

Festival Days: During Brahmotsavam (Dec 2–9, 2025), expect heavy crowds. Plan to arrive early for sevas.
Stay Options: Limited lodges in Makthal; better to book accommodation in Narayanpet or Mahabubnagar.
Food: Local eateries are available, but during utsavam, annadanam is often arranged at the temple.
Footwear: As with most temples, footwear must be left outside. Carry socks if visiting in hot weather.
Language: Telugu and Kannada are widely spoken; basic Hindi is also understood.
Best Time: Early mornings for Suprabatha Seva or evenings for Vahana Sevas.