Shree Kabbalamma Temple Ramanagra, Kanakapura

SRI KABBALAMMA TEMPLE

Kanakapura, Karnataka, India

Goddess

Godesses Kabbalamma the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi and facing in East direction. The deity is a beautiful stone sculpture has four hands, holding weapons like short knife, bow with also damarukam, small pot and deity decorated with ornaments.

Interesting Facts

Shree Kabbalamma temple has a beautiful backdrop of a 250 mtrs hill, which is a popular trekking zone.

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 (22°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.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Sathanur Bus Stand	6.8 KM	9449596666
Channapatna Railway station	22.5 KM	080-27251343
Bangalore International Airport	114 KM	18004254425

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Channapatna Railway station	22.5 KM	080-27251343

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Bangalore International Airport	114 KM	18004254425

Architecture

Fort (Durga in Kannada) present at the top of the hill near to Kabbal village. Kabbal Durga is in village named Kabbalu, this is major Hindu temple for around 28 villages in this area deity is called as amma, so the name Kabbalamma came. Shree Kabbalamma Temple is facing in East direction and constructed with Granite stones. The gopuras striking features of this temple, which is built in a Dravidian architectural style. The pillars of hall at front of the sanctum has designed with flowers and deities sculptures on bottom of the pillars. The main gateway to this temple is occupied by a large pillared mandapa (Porch). it has got beautiful stone art on these pillars and has a separate covered mandapa.

Religious Significance

According to the legends, once Goddess Kabbalamma was in search of a place to reside. She reached the village Kabbalu. Goddess Kabbalamma took the permission of Basaveshwara and resided in the village. All the important first pujas are first performed to Basaveswara and then to Goddess Kabbalamma. During the British rule, offenders were punished by pushing them from top of hill so that the offenders will die without any chance to survive. One such convicted person was saved by praying to Goddess Kabalamma and getting his life saved from punishment, he offered a golden crown to Kabalamma Devi.

Temple Timings

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

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