God
Sri Maha Ganapathi is the main deity of this temple. Here Lord is made of sila is in the sitting stance with Grandha (Book), Khadgam (Sword) and Modakam (a sweet thing).
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July 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.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
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 and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 KSRTC Bus Stand Sulthan Bathery |
1.5 KM | 9449596666 |
 Nilambur Railway Station |
76.2 KM | 139 |
 Kozhikode International Airport |
101 KM | 483 2712630 |
Architecture
Sri Mahaganapathi Temple is a stunning temple and is known for its grand looks and charming architecture. This temple was constructed in Kerala style of architecture. It is commonly believed that Sulthan Bathery was previously known as 'Ganapathyvattom' because of this temple. The temple has a rich historical past. The temple was under the administration of the rulers of the Kottayam dynasty.
History
The temple is believed to have constructed in 12th Century and considered as an important shrine of worship. Tipu Sultan invaded the Malabar region in 1766 and the Maha Ganapathy temple was destroyed completely. He built a fort at Ganapathyvattom and renamed the place as Sultan Batheri. In 1975 the temple was renovated and the idol of Lord Ganapathy was re-consecrated.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
Sevas
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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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