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The
temple's
history
dates
back
to
the
time
of
the
Ramayana,
where
Lord
Hanuman
is
said
to
have
taken
rest
in
the
caves
located
in
the
hills
surrounding
the
temple.
The
temple
is
believed
to
have
been
built
by
a
devotee
named
Japali,
who
found
the
idol
of
Lord
Hanuman
in
one
of
the
caves.
The
temple's
architecture
is
unique,
with
the
idol
of
Lord
Hanuman
depicted
in
a
reclining
posture,
a
rare
sight
in
Hindu
temples.
The
idol
is
also
known
as
the
"Bhakta
Anjaneya"
and
is
believed
to
have
the
power
to
fulfill
the
wishes
of
devotees
who
offer
their
prayers
with
utmost
devotion.
The
temple
is
surrounded
by
scenic
hills
and
lush
greenery,
making
it
a
popular
destination
for
trekking
and
nature
walks.
Visitors
can
also
witness
the
stunning
view
of
the
sunset
from
the
temple
premises.
In
addition
to
its
spiritual
significance,
Japali
Anjaneya
Swami
Devalayam
is
also
known
for
the
abundance
of
squirrels
that
can
be
seen
in
its
premises.
The
temple
is
home
to
a
large
population
of
Indian
palm
squirrels,
locally
known
as
"chippudu"
or
"sevvi."
These
tiny,
energetic
creatures
are
a
common
sight
in
the
temple
and
are
considered
to
be
the
temple's
loyal
devotees.
Visitors
can
often
see
these
squirrels
scampering
around
the
temple,
playing
on
the
trees,
and
interacting
with
devotees.
It
is
believed
that
these
squirrels
are
considered
sacred
because
they
are
believed
to
be
the
descendants
of
Lord
Hanuman's
army,
who
helped
Lord
Rama
in
his
quest
to
rescue
his
wife
Sita
from
the
demon
king
Ravana.
The
temple
authorities
take
special
care
to
protect
these
squirrels
and
provide
them
with
food
and
water.
Visitors
are
also
encouraged
to
feed
them
with
peanuts
and
other
food
items.
The
squirrels
at
Japali
Anjaneya
Swami
Devalayam
are
known
for
their
friendly
nature
and
are
a
major
attraction
for
visitors.
