Temple

Situated on the outskirts of Bangalore near Tubagere, Doddaballapura, Shri Ghati Subramanya Swamy Temple is a famous and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Karthikeya along with Lord Narasimha. The uniqueness of this temple is that prime deity Lord Karthikeya, is found together with Lord Narasimha. A huge mirror was placed in the rear in the sanctum sanctorum to ensure that both deities are visible to devotees at the same time.

Legend

According to the legends, Ghati is the place where Lord Subramanya performed penance in the guise of a serpent before slaying the demon Tarakasura. When serpents asked for help to save them from their enemy, Garuda, Lord Subrahmanya invoked Lord Narasimha who assured protection to the serpents and stayed here to bless the devotees.

Architecture

The idol of Lord Karthikeya with a seven headed serpent is made from a single stone. Lord Karthikeya is facing eastwards while the idol of Lord Narasimha faces westwards. To ensure that both deities are visible to devotees at the same time, a huge mirror was placed in the rear in the sanctum sanctorum.

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Darsan Info

The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:00 PM.
Tuesdays and Sundays are usually crowded.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress appropriately.

Famous Festival

Brahmarathotsava
Narasimha Jayanti
Skanda Shashti
Vaikashi Vishakam

Culture

Karnataka, the IT hub of Indian Subcontinent, like every other destination, has its own distinctive characteristics. The contribution of Karnataka to the composite culture of India is no way inferior to that of any other region of India. Its contribution in the fields of art, music, religion and philosophy are exemplary. The culture of Karnataka is so vibrant that it adds new flavor to its very existence. Doddaballapura is a town and municipal council in Bangalore Rural district in Karnataka. Ghati Subramanya temple is considered to be one of the most famous pilgrim centres in Doddaballapur.

Temple Rituals

The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:00 PM.

Special Rituals

Free lunch is provided to devotees in the temple.
Special poojas are performed in the temple during Brahmarathotsava festival.
It is the believed that childless couples making vows to perform the ritual of installing idols of snakes shall be blessed with children by the lord.

Additional Info