The Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami Temple — the Five-Faced Hanuman Temple — is one of Rameshwaram's most visited secondary shrines, dedicated to Hanuman in his five-faced form representing five different divine manifestations. The temple is included in most pilgrimage circuits and is particularly active on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the traditional days for Hanuman worship.
The main image depicts Hanuman with five faces: Hanuman facing east, Narasimha (lion) south, Garuda (eagle) west, Varaha (boar) north, and Hayagriva (horse) upward. The iconography is uncommon and draws devotees specifically for this form. The temple is not large, but the atmosphere during puja times is intense, with incense, drums, and continuous chanting. It sits within easy walking distance of the Ramanathaswamy Temple.