Ghati Sri Subramanya Temple

Ghati Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple is one of the most popular temples around Bangalore.It is believed by the locals that the Lord is benevolent in his blessings to those who come seeking his blessings to find a compatible partner or to have a child.

History :

This temple has history of 600 years It was first developed by the Ghorpade rulers of Sandur who ruled parts of Bellary.

It is an ancient temple, built in Dravidian tradition.The idol of the Lord is said to be swayambhu, meaning self-originated and not created or sculpted by anyone else. A unique aspect about the temple is that while the sculpture of the Lord Subramanya is positioned towards the East, Lord Lakshmi Narasimha stands at the back of the same idol, facing the West. The devotees obtain a darshan of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha by way of a strategically placed mirror.

This temple attracts large number of devotees.Free lunch is provided daily for the devotees. 

Marriage functions are also Held here. 

Festivals :

The Pushya Suddha Shasti is one of the biggest festivals in this temple as this day is believed to be the birthday of Lord Subramanya. The other major festival in the temple is Narasimha Jayanthi. Skanda Shasti is also celebrated with a lot of fanfare as it is a special day for Lord Subramanya and Panghuni Uttiram, the wedding anniversary of the Lord, is also celebrated. Vaikashi Vishakam is another special day to the presiding deity here. The fair held here in December is very famous and ryots from neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra as well as from many parts of Karnataka participate in the cattle fair.

Timings :

Temple opens at 7.30 am

Abishekam at 10.30 am

How to get here :

Ghati Subrahmanya it is about 60 kms from Bangalore and has to be reached via Doddaballapur.  Doddaballapur is 12 kms away from the temple.