Yantrodharaka Hanuman

Yantrodharaka Hanuman

Vyasa Theertha (1447–1539)

The Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple stands in Hampi, Bellary, Karnataka, the historic capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. The temple is near Chakratheertha, a sacred spot where Lord Vishnu received his divine Chakra—named so due to the Tungabhadra River flowing nearby.

Vyasa Raja, the revered Raja Guru of Vijayanagara, played a crucial role in guiding Emperor Krishna Deva Raya to greatness. He also served as the Chancellor of the renowned Vijayanagara University, an esteemed center of learning that once welcomed 10,000 students from across the region. Among his most distinguished disciples was the celebrated saint-composers, Purandara Dasa and Kanaka Daasa

On the banks of the Tunga, Vyasa Theertha often meditated, sketching the image of Lord Hanuman using charcoal on a rock. One day, a mysterious event unfolded—a monkey sat upon the rock, aligning itself with his charcoal drawing. As soon as Vyasa Raja completed his pooja, the monkey vanished into the rock. This phenomenon repeated twelve times over twelve days.

Seeking divine intervention, Vyasa Raja fervently prayed to Prana Devaru (the Wind God, Pavan), requesting his presence to remain on the rock and bless humanity. In response to his devotion, Vyasa Raja composed the Yantrodharaka Hanuman Stotra and encircled the divine image with a Yantra—the Shatkona Yantra (Hexagon), also known as the Vayu Yantra. From that moment, the sacred image remained.

Lord Hanuman, depicted in deep meditation, is surrounded by intricately carved twelve monkeys, each holding the tail of the one in front, facing backward—symbolizing the twelve days of prayers Vyasa Raja undertook before receiving divine blessings.

Hanuman's crown is formed by his own tail, and sacred seed syllables are inscribed upon the rock around the statue.

This very site holds profound historical significance—it is believed to be the place where Lord Ram and Hanuman first met, while the nearby region is recognized as the legendary Kishkindha Nagari.

He installed and constructed 732 Hanuman temples all across the country.

Another famous story is of son of Purandara daasa : Madhwapathi Dasa

One well-known tale revolves around Madhwapathi Dasa the son of Purandara Dasa, who was devoted to Lord Hanuman and worshipped him daily. When Dasaru had to travel to another city, he entrusted his son with the sacred duty of offering Naivedhya (food offering) to Hanuman.

However, despite his sincere devotion, the food remained untouched. Thinking he had done something wrong, the child began to cry, fearing his mother’s scolding. Moved by his innocence, Lord Hanuman appeared and accepted the Naivedhya. This divine occurrence continued for several days.

Upon his return, Purandara Dasa was astonished to hear of the miracle and wished to witness it himself. However, when he observed the offering, Hanuman did not appear. The young boy, overwhelmed with emotion, pleaded, “I know you are real, but if you do not come now, everyone will think I am a liar!”

In response to his earnest plea, Hanuman manifested before everyone and accepted the Naivedhya once again, proving the depth of the boy’s faith.

श्री यंत्रोद्धारक हनूमत् स्तोत्रम् ॥ श्रीव्यासराजयतिकृत | नमामि दूतं रामस्य सुखदं च सुरद्रुमम् । पीनवृत्त महाबाहुं सर्वशत्रुनिवारणम् ॥ १ ॥	namāmi dūtaṁ rāmasya sukhadaṁ cha sura'drumam | pīna vr̥utta mahāa bāhuṁ sarva śhatr̥u nivāraṇaṁ ||1||	I bow to Hanuman, the messenger of Rama, the giver of happiness, the wish-fulfilling tree for the gods, who has robust, great arms, and who removes all enemies.
नानारत्नसमायुक्तं कुंडलादिविराजितम् । सर्वदाभीऽष्टदातारं सतां वै दृढमाहवे ॥ २ ॥	nānā ratna samā yuktaṁ kuṇḍalādi virājitam | sarvadā bhīṣṭha dāataraṁ satāṁ vai dhr̥uḍa'māvahē ||2||	Adorned with various gems, resplendent with earrings and ornaments, always granting the wishes of devotees, and steadfast in battle.
वासिनं चक्रतीर्थस्य दक्षिणस्थगिरौ सदा । तुंगांबोधितरंगस्य वातेनपरिशोभिते ॥ ३ ॥	vāsinaṁ chakra tīrthasya dakṣiṇastha girau sadā | tuṅgām bōdhi taraṅgasya vātēna pariśōbhitē ||3||	Who resides always on the southern hill of Chakra Teertha, beautified by the winds from the waves of the Tunga river.
नानादेशगतैः सद्भिः सेव्यमानं नृपोत्तमैः । धूपदीपादिनैवेद्यैः पंचखाद्यैश्चशक्तितः ॥ ४ ॥	nānā dēśagataiḥ sadj bhiḥi sēvyamānaṁ nr̥upō'ttamaiḥi | dhoopa dīpāadi naivēdaiḥ pan̄cha khādyai'scha śhaktitaḥ ||4||	Who is served by good people and great kings from various lands, with incense, lamps, offerings, and five kinds of food, as per their ability.
भजामि श्रीहनुमंतं हेमकांतिसमप्रभम् । व्यासतीर्थयतींद्रेण पूजितं च विधानतः ॥ ५ ॥	bhajāmi śrī hanūmataṁ hēmakānti samaprabham | vyāsatīrtha yatīndrēṇa pūjitaṁ praṇi'dhānataḥ ||5||	I worship Sri Hanuman, shining like gold, worshipped by Vyasa Tirtha Yatindra according to proper procedure.
त्रिवारं यः पठेन्नित्यं स्तोत्रं भक्त्याद्विजोत्तमः । वांचितं लभतेऽभीष्टं षण्मासाभ्यंतरे खलु ॥ ६ ॥	trivāraṁ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṁ stōtraṁ bhaktyā dvijōttamaḥ | vān̄chitaṁ labhatē bhīṣṭaṁ ṣhaṇmā'sābhyan'tarē khalu ||6||	Whoever recites this hymn three times daily with devotion, being the best among devotees, attains his desired wish within six months.
पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रं यशोर्थी लभते यशः । विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम् ॥ ७ ॥	putrārthi labhatē putrān yaśhārthi labhatē yaśaḥa | vidyārthi labhatē vidyāṁ dhanārthi labhatē dhanaṁ ||7||	One who desires a son gets a son, one who desires fame gets fame, a student gets knowledge, and one who desires wealth gets wealth.
सर्वथा माऽस्तु संदेहो हरिः साक्षी जगत्पतिः । यः करोत्यत्र संदेहं स याति नरकंण् ध्रुवम् ॥ ८ ॥ इति श्रीव्यासराजयतिकृत यंत्रोद्धारक हनूमत् स्तोत्रम् ॥	sarvathā māstu sandēhō hariḥi sākṣī jagatpatiḥi | yaḥkarōtyatra sandēhaṁ sayāti narakaṁ dhr̥vam || 8||	Let there be no doubt at all, Hari is the witness, the Lord of the universe. Whoever doubts this, certainly goes to hell.