What to expect
Highlights
- The Shani (Saturn) shrine.
- The busy Saturday poojas.
- The village-temple setting.
Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
A regional Shani (Saturn) temple at Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk, drawing devotees on Saturdays for Shani pooja. This temple guide is organized from Doddaballapura 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 Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples 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 baseDoddaballapura
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit3→The Shanimahathma Temple at Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk is a regional Shani (Saturn) temple.
It draws devotees on Saturdays for Shani pooja.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk; by road.
- A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on Saturdays.
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; Saturdays are busiest.
Weather in Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka MadhureSeasonal guide
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Today at Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 47%
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 busy Shani temple — be respectful of worshippers and the Saturday queues.
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Top experiences around Doddaballapura
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lakeGundamagere Lake
23.3 km · ~39 min by cab
A scenic tank near Doddaballapura, a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside.
viewpointHullukudi Betta
10.8 km · ~18 min by cab
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Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; busiest on Saturdays
Best timeOctober to February; Saturdays are busiest
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
At Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- 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 Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
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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When is the best time to visit Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure?
October to February; Saturdays are busiest.
What are the entry fee and timings at Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; busiest on Saturdays.
How do I reach Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure?
At Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk; by road. A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on Saturdays.
How much time do I need for Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure?
Nearby you can pair Hullukudi Betta (10.8 km), Manne (Manyapura) (16.1 km), Shivagange Betta (16.4 km), Gundamagere Lake (23.3 km).