It’s that time of the year again, when flower markets, sweet shops and puja stores are buzzing with devotees, eagerly preparing to welcome the beloved Lord Ganesha to their homes. And if you’re in Namma Bengaluru this Ganesh Chaturthi, then we have a list of seven Ganesha Temples you can go temple-hopping to celebrate this habba (festival).
7 Ganesha Temples In Bengaluru
1. Dodda Ganapathi Temple
One of the oldest temples in Bengaluru dedicated to the elephant-headed deity, Dodda Ganapathi Temple sits in the cosy neighbourhood of Basavanagudi. “Dodda” means big in Kannada, a fitting description of the massive 18 feet high and 16 feet monolith of Ganesha carved out of a single rock. The benne alankara or the adornment of this deity in butter, is what devotees look forward to the most at the 500-year-old temple.
Where: 235, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
When: 6 am to 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
2. Shri Sathya Ganapathi Temple
Shri Sathya Ganapathi Temple is synonymous with its extravagant Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and innovative pandal decor. In 2023, the entire temple in JP Nagar was adorned with real Indian currency and notes amounting to a staggering ₹2 crore. While the notes and coins were wrapped in plastic and later returned to the donors, it was a mesmerising spectacle. So, a visit to Shri Sathya Ganapathi Temple is a must every Ganesh Chaturthi for a larger-than-life celebration.
Where: 132, Puttenahalli Rd, KR Layout, JP Nagar Phase 6, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru
When: 6 am to 9:30 am and 6 pm to 9 pm
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3. 108 Ganesha Temple
An auspicious temple in Bengaluru, 108 Ganesha Temple is located at Kumaraswamy Layout. What’s special about this temple is the garbhagudi (chamber) or the innermost sanctuary. There sits 108 miniature Ganesha idols beautifully decked up. Every Ganesh Chaturthi, the 108 Ganesha Temple becomes a centre for religious ceremonies performed at the community hall of the temple complex.
Where: WH37+4R5, 5th Main Rd, Kumaraswamy Layout II Stage, Stage 2, Kumaraswamy Layout
When: 6 am to 11 am and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
4. Maha Ganapati Temple
This Ganesh Chaturthi, seek blessings for not just yourself and your family but your vehicle(s) too. Visit the Maha Ganapati Temple AKA Vahana Ganapati Temple where Lord Ganesha is known to bless your vahana or vehicle. The royal family of Mysore had visited this temple 60 years ago when their vehicle broke down near the temple. After seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha their car miraculously sprung back to life. Since then, devotees flock to pray for their vehicles.
Where: 50, Kasturba Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru
When: 8:30 am to 12 pm
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5. Panchmukhi Ganesha Temple
Panchmukhi Ganesha or Lord Ganesha with five heads, is known to be a powerful form of the deity. Kengeri in Bengaluru has a big temple dedicated to Panchmukhi Ganesha. A massive 30-foot golden statue of Panchmukhi Ganesha sits atop the temple, greeting devotees from a distance. If you’re looking for a scenic drive and a tranquil spot to celebrate the festival, visit this temple.
Where: Sri Panchamukhi Ganesha Temple, Mysore Rd, Kengeri
When: 7 am to 12:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
6. Sri Prasanna Ganapati Temple
Sri Prasanna Ganapati Temple, fondly called Techie Ganesha Temple, is a place IT professionals turn to with their career woes. This temple in Koramangala thongs with IT professionals and even employees from other fields seeking appraisals and the fulfilment of other career-related wishes. This 45-year-old temple came into prominence during Bengaluru’s tech boom and Lord Ganesha continues to bless devotees and remove their obstacles from the path of success.
Where: CA-1/99, Ganapathi Temple Rd, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095
When: 6:30 am to 11:30 am and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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7. Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple
Sitting in the heart of Jayanagar 4th Block, Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple is a very sacred place for South Bengalureans. Famed for the power it holds, this temple is also called Power Ganesha Temple. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the idol is adorned with a diamond armor, kirita (headgear) and other regal alankaras. People usually visit the temple to gain prowess in health, wealth, politics and other domains.
Where: WHHJ+HV3, New Diagonal Rd, 7th Main Rd, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
When: 6 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm
Bengalureans, which of these Lord Ganesha temples, do you plan to visit this Ganesh Chaturthi?
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