Sri Ghati Subramanya Swamy Temple Melina Joganahalli, Bangalore â€“ Velpu.com

SRI GHATI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Melina Joganahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

God

The prime deity of this temple is Karthikeya, who is facing in East direction. Here Lord Subramanya sitting on a peacock placed in the temple sanctum. Lord Narasimha Swamy and Lord Subramanya Swamy self-manifested here on a single idol.

Interesting Facts

A huge mirror was placed in the rear in the sanctum sanctorum to ensure that both deities are visible to devotees at the same time.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoâ€‹king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Sothenahalli Bus Stand	9.4 KM	08049596666
Chikkaballapur	30.8 KM	139
Kempegowda International Airport	45.8 KM	1800 180 00 33

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Chikkaballapur	30.8 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kempegowda International Airport	45.8 KM	1800 180 00 33

Architecture

In Hindi Ghat means mountain range and this temple of Lord Subramanya is located in the mountain ranges. Ghati is believed to be the place where Lord Subramanya killed a demon called Ghatikasura. Sri Ghati Subramanya Swamy temple is facing in East direction. The high pyramid shaped gateway tower of the temple is one of the most distinctive features, a perfect example of Dravidian architecture. In Grabha Gudi Lord Subramanya sitting on a peacock placed in the temple sanctum and Kumaratheertha is Pushkarini in this temple.

Religious Significance

Ghati is the place where Lord Subramanya performed a strict penance in the guise of a serpent. He did penance on these hill ranges before battling with the demon Tharakasura. It is the same place where Lord Subramanya prayed Lord Narasimha Swamy to offer protection for the Naga’s family from the mighty Garuda. Garuda the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu is known for his enmity towards Serpent family.

History

This temple was built in 16th century by Ghorpade from Sandur Dynasty.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 08:30 PM

Sevas

Name of the seva

Day

Timings

Persons

Duration

Price

Abhishekam

All Days

08:30 - 09:00

30 Mins

Mangala harathi

All Days

10:30 - 11:00

30 Mins

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757