Devagiri Sri Varapada Venkateswara Temple

Karnataka , Bangalore Urban, Bangaluru

Devagiri Sree Varapada Venkateswara Temple is located on a picturesque hillock called Devagiri (God’s hill) in Banashankari and is an important shrine for Hindu devotees in the capital city of Bangalore. The activities of construction of this temple started in 1978 when site was allotted by City Improvement Trust Board. With the inauguration of Devalaya Nirmana (Temple construction) Sangha by celebrating Ganeshotsava and Ramnavami, under the patronage of local welfare association, Bhomipooje foundation stone was laid on 25.6.1978. The idol of Lord Venkateswara and others were installed by 03.05.1979. Navagraha and Hanuman were added in 08.02.1987. Sangha was converted as 'Devagiri Sri Venkateswara Trust' from 10.03.1997. According to devotees the idol of Lord Venkateswara consecrated here is just a replica of divine statue at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh.

Architecture

The idol of Lord Venkateshwara at Devagiri temple is believed to be an exact replica of the idol at Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh). The presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara is accompanied by Lord Ganesh to his right and Goddess Padmavathi to his left. The Rajagopura of the Temple is 108 foot high which makes it distinguishly visible from long distance. It is a beautiful and artful of modern construction. Within the Temple complex, shrines have been built to house Navagrahas (Nine planet gods) and Lord Hanuman. The Kalyana Mantapa (wedding hall), Mukha Mantapa (hall facing sanctum), Annapoorneshwari Hall and other spots within the temple premisis. The park adjoining it is an added attraction for devotees to relax.

Darsan Info

Temple timings : Morning 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing preferred (Avoid shorts)

Famous Festival

Vaikunta Ekadashi

Ganeshotsava

Ramnavami

Culture

Bangalore today is very cosmopolitan city with an urban outlook. It is the IT hub of the country today attracting 35% of India's pool of 1 million IT professionals. Its greenery and friendly climate coupled with various job opportunities make it ideal for people to make it their home and settle down in Bangalore.