DODDA GANAPATHI TEMPLE, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA

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Dodda Ganapathi Temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dodda Ganapathi Temple is one of most popular temple, located on the way to Basavanagudi Bull Temple in Bengaluru of Karnataka. which is one of the old temples of Lord Ganesha. The legend of Doda Ganesha name is ‘Dodda’ in the Kannada language means big, relating to ‘Big Ganesha’. The huge Ganesha of this popular temple is 18 ft tall in height and 16 ft wide. The Dodda Ganesha Temple is also known as Shakthi Ganapathi and Satya Ganapathi. It is usually believed that the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi is growing on its right sid
The temple, according to its priest is over 500 years old, The temple was built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda under the Vijayanagara empire in the Vijayanagara architectural style, he also founded the city of Bengaluru. According to some, he found a stone with the engraving of Lord Ganesha while he was walking. Then he ordered the sculptors to cut the Ganapathi idol out of a single stone.
Lord Ganesh is decorated in different ways. The most captivating one is Benne Alankara where the idol is smeared with a whopping 100 kg of butter. Sometimes, even dry grapes and almonds are also fixed on the butter layer. A significant aspect of this alankara (decoration) is that in spite of the warmth inside the garbha gruha (sanctum sanctorum), the butter does not melt
Captivating hordes of visitors every day, this temple is quite popular not just amongst Bangalore residents but also amongst tourists from everywhere.
Location: Dodda Ganapathi Temple, Bengaluru, Karnatka
Timings: 6 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.30PM – 9.00PM --
Entry: Free
Time Required: 1-2 Hours
Best Time To Visit : Any season
Languages: Kannada,Telugu, English, Hindi

How to reach Dodda Ganapathi Temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka
By Road: Bangalore is well connected with various Prime indian cities via excellent network of state and private buses.

By Train: Bangalore City Railway Station (4 km away) and Yeswantpur Junction (10 km away) link the city of Bangalore with all the prime Indian cities including Delhi, Pune, Mysore, Chennai and Mumbai Etc.,

By Air: Kempegowda International Airport or Bangalore Airport connects the city with all prime Indian and international cities.

Private vechiles and cabs are available to reach Dodda Ganapathi Temple from Bengaluru Airport , Railway sation and Bus Station.