Ghati Sri Subramanya Temple is one of the most popular temples among the hundreds that are scattered in and around Bangalore. People flock in thousands to this temple and the presiding deity, Sri Subramanya, It is located near Doddaballapur in Bangalore Rural district, about 60 km away from Bangalore city, It is an ancient temple, built in Dravidian tradition, similar to many other temples around Bangalore and Mysore, including the Nanjundeshwara temple in Nanjangud, and the famous Chamundeswari temple atop the Chamundi hills. As it is a fairly old temple, with the presiding deities of both Lord Subramanya and Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, 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. Sri Subramanya Temple – Facts People offer their prayers to a snake mound that is present outside the temple Milk is also regularly poured into the snake mound so as to appease the Gods Snakes carved onto stones, also termed as Nagappa, can be seen under a huge Peepal tree and devotees pray for any favors they need at this spot A multi hooded snake’s silver idol can also be seen near the chief deity
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:59:34 +0000
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