Gandi Kshetram
Sri Veeranjaneya Temple or Gandi Kshetram is a Hindu temple situated at Gandi, a village in Kadapa District of Andhra pradesh in India. The temple is dedicated to the god Anjaneya (Hanuman) who is referred to as Veeranjaneya in this temple. History The history of Kshetram dates back to the period of the Ramayana, Treta Yuga. According to the legend, the god Rama himself had drawn the picture of Hanuman on the rock with his arrow while resting at this place, and was receiving the hospitality of Vayu, the god of the wind and father of Hanuman. Rama completed the drawing of Hanuman except the little finger of Hanuman's left hand. Later Vyasaraja sculpted an idol of Hanuman on the drawing and tried to sculpt the unfinished finger. However, it is said that finger broke and started bleeding, indicating Hanuman's wish for the drwaing be true to the drawing. As per legend after Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, Vayu decorated this place with festoon of golden flowers to welcome Rama on his way back towards North to Ayodhya. People believe that this festoon of golden flowers can be seen by those who are near to death. Location This