Śrī Ghāṭi Subrahmaṇya Temple
Subrahmaṇya facing east, Narasiṁha facing west, one stone
⭐ Why it is famous
A single self-manifested stone bearing Subrahmaṇya facing east and Lakṣmī Narasiṁha facing west, seen through a mirror. Devotees with sarpa-doṣa and skin ailments come in thousands, especially on Ṣaṣṭhī.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The shrine among the ghāṭi (pass) hills is centuries old and was patronised by the Mysore Wodeyars; the Rathotsava chariot festival still runs on the traditional route.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 13:30 and 16:30 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; special sarpa-saṁskāra and Āśleṣa Bali sevās booked at the counter
- Ṣaṣṭhī and Kārtika months are the busiest
- Free anna-dāna on festival days
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Ghāṭi Subrahmaṇya Temple, Ghati, Bengaluru RuralDoddaballapur (DBU) — 12 km
Ghati bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kempegowda International, Bengaluru (BLR) — 40 km
60 km north of Bengaluru via Doddaballapura; buses and taxis run through the day.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Temple rooms in limited numbers
- Hotels in Doddaballapura and Bengaluru
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Nandi Hills
- Devanahalli fort
- Skandagiri sunrise trek
📅 Best time to visit
October–February; Ṣaṣṭhī days year round