What to expect
Highlights
- The rare back-to-back Subramanya-Narasimha idol.
- The serpent (Naga) worship.
- The large festival gatherings.
Ghati Subramanya Temple
Ghati Subramanya Temple is a major pilgrimage temple in Doddaballapura taluk, unusual for its single idol showing Subramanya (Kartikeya) and Narasimha back to back.
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Before you go to Ghati Subramanya Temple
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Typetemple
Nearest baseDevanahalli
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Listed businesses6→The serpent-and-Narasimha shrine draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals.
Getting there
How to visit
- In Doddaballapura taluk, about 60 km north of Bengaluru; by road.
- A busy pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly, expect queues at festivals and follow the temple’s rules.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru35 km
- Devanahalli5 km
- Doddaballapura30 km
- Tumakuru50 km
- Kolar55 km
Road km to Bengaluru Rural; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings, and the Naga festivals.
Weather in Ghati Subramanya TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Ghati Subramanya Temple
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:18 pm
Golden hour best light5:18 pm–6:18 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:18 pm–6:43 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 271°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 65%
Sunset is in about 45 minutes.
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A crowded pilgrimage temple — mind the queues and be respectful of worshippers.
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fortDevanahalli Fort
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab
A 16th-century oval stone fort at Devanahalli near the Bengaluru airport, the birthplace of Tipu Sultan — with bastioned ramparts, gateways and old temples inside the walls, the district’s flagship heritage site.
templeKote Venugopalaswamy Temple
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab
An ornate Vijayanagara-style Venugopala (Krishna) temple inside the Devanahalli fort walls, with finely carved pillars and a gopura — the principal temple of the old fort town.
templeAvathi Betta
23.9 km · ~40 min by cab
A rocky hill at Avathi north of Devanahalli, climbed to the Sri Lakshmi Thimmarayaswamy (Narasimha) hill temple, with old fort traces and wide views over the northern plains.
fortMakalidurga
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto
A hill fort of about 1,100 m in Doddaballapura taluk with a summit Shiva temple, reached by a popular trek along the railway line — one of the best-known day-trek hills near Bengaluru.
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Ghati Subramanya Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; busy on festival days
Best timeOctober to February; mornings, and the Naga festivals
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Ghati Subramanya Temple
In Doddaballapura taluk, ~60 km north of Bengaluru; by road
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- KSRTC— the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries.Online booking.
- Indian Railways— live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Ghati Subramanya Temple
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Ghati Subramanya Temple
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What’s near Ghati Subramanya Temple
lakeGundamagere Lake
A scenic tank near Doddaballapura, a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside.
4.8 km · ~12 min by auto · straight linefortMakalidurga
A hill fort of about 1,100 m in Doddaballapura taluk with a summit Shiva temple, reached by a popular trek along the railway line — one of the best-known day-trek hills near Bengaluru.
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight line
viewpointHullukudi Betta
A scenic hill near Sakkaregollahalli in Doddaballapura taluk, climbed for its rock outcrops and wide views — a lesser-known trek in the northern belt.
14.5 km · ~24 min by cab · straight linetempleAvathi Betta
A rocky hill at Avathi north of Devanahalli, climbed to the Sri Lakshmi Thimmarayaswamy (Narasimha) hill temple, with old fort traces and wide views over the northern plains.
23.9 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line
templeShanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
A regional Shani (Saturn) temple at Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk, drawing devotees on Saturdays for Shani pooja.
25.3 km · ~42 min by cab · straight linetempleKote Venugopalaswamy Temple
An ornate Vijayanagara-style Venugopala (Krishna) temple inside the Devanahalli fort walls, with finely carved pillars and a gopura — the principal temple of the old fort town.
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab · straight linefortDevanahalli Fort
A 16th-century oval stone fort at Devanahalli near the Bengaluru airport, the birthplace of Tipu Sultan — with bastioned ramparts, gateways and old temples inside the walls, the district’s flagship heritage site.
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
heritageManne (Manyapura)
The village of Manne, the ancient Manyapura, a capital of the Western Ganga dynasty around the 8th century — with the old Kapileshwara Shiva temple and a Chola-period Someshwara temple, a little-known heritage site west of Bengaluru.
40.1 km · ~67 min by cab · straight line
trekShivagange Betta
A cone-shaped granite hill near Dabaspet, revered as "Dakshina Kashi" — a pilgrimage-and-trek climb to the Gangadhareshwara and Honnadevi cliff temples, past a Nandi statue, the Patalaganga spring and the ghee-that-turns-to-butter miracle.
41.5 km · ~69 min by cab · straight line
lakeHoskote Lake
A large tank on the edge of Hoskote east of Bengaluru, a birding spot that draws migratory waterbirds in winter.
46.3 km · ~77 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
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Ghati Subramanya Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Ghati Subramanya Temple?
October to February; mornings, and the Naga festivals.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ghati Subramanya Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; busy on festival days.
How do I reach Ghati Subramanya Temple?
In Doddaballapura taluk, about 60 km north of Bengaluru; by road. A busy pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly, expect queues at festivals and follow the temple’s rules.
How much time do I need for Ghati Subramanya Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Ghati Subramanya Temple?
Nearby you can pair Gundamagere Lake (4.8 km), Makalidurga (5.7 km), Hullukudi Betta (14.5 km), Avathi Betta (23.9 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Pramath, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0), Vedamurthy J (CC BY 3.0), Akshatha Inamdar (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.