In Karimnagar, in the Kondagattu area, a story is told of Hanuman setting out to bring the Sanjeevani herb to revive Lakshmana, who had fainted during the battle between Rama and Ravana. As Hanuman brought the herb, a part of the Mutyampeta area broke off, forming what is now known as the Kondagattu mountain.
The idol at Kondagattu has faces of Nrisimhaswamy on one side and Anjaneyaswamy on the other, consecrated by all the villagers. Anjaneya is depicted with two faces and conic chakras that are believed to have Sitarama in the heart.
During the Treta Yuga, Hanuman brought the Sanjeevani mountain to protect Lakshmana while sages in the region performed penance and yagnas. Hanuman left after completing his task, and some sages consecrated the shrine of Bhuthanatha, leading to the worship of Sri Anjaneyudu.
About five hundred years ago, a cowherd named Singam Sanjeevudu had a divine experience with Anjaneyaswamy in Kondagattu gorge. Anjaneyaswamy instructed him to take shelter from the sun and rain in koranda bushes, leading to the construction of a small temple for the Lord.
Legends also mention that a piece of the Sanjeevani mountain fell during Lord Rama’s journey to Lanka, becoming Kondagattu. Devotees visiting the temple can witness what is believed to be tears shed by Goddess Sita.
