What to expect
Highlights
- The rare back-to-back Subramanya-Narasimha idol.
- The serpent (Naga) worship.
- The large festival gatherings.
Ghati Subramanya Temple
A major pilgrimage temple in Doddaballapura taluk, unusual for its single idol showing Subramanya (Kartikeya) and Narasimha back to back — a serpent-and-Narasimha shrine that draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals. This temple guide is organized from Devanahalli in Bengaluru Rural district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Ghati Subramanya Temple.
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Before you go to Ghati Subramanya Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Many Hindu temples in Kerala admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseDevanahalli
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseDevanahalli
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
A major pilgrimage temple in Doddaballapura taluk, unusual for its single idol showing Subramanya (Kartikeya) and Narasimha back to back — a serpent-and-Narasimha shrine that draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals. This temple guide is organized from Devanahalli in Bengaluru Rural district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around 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.
The serpent-and-Narasimha shrine draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals.
Visiting
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
A busy pilgrimage temple — remove footwear, dress modestly, expect queues at festivals and follow the temple’s rules.
Getting around Ghati Subramanya Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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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.
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Today at Ghati Subramanya Temple
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:46 pm
Golden hour best light5:46 pm–6:46 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:46 pm–7:11 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 287°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 44%
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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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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
- Ghati Subramanya Temple:Pramath, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0