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Ghati Subramanya Temple
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Famous temples · Karnataka

Ghati Subramanya Temple

Karthikeya and Narasimha together, a snake-worship centre in Bengaluru Rural

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Kempegowda International Airport at Devanahalli is the nearest airport, about 50 km away.

  • By train

    Doddaballapur and Bangalore Yeshwantpur are named as the nearest railway stations.

  • By road

    Buses run from Bangalore to Doddaballapur, and tourists can hire a bus from there for the last 18 km. The temple is 15 km from Doddaballapur and 55 km from Bangalore's Kempegowda bus station.

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Why devotees come here

Ghati Subramanya is an ancient Hindu temple in Melinajuganhalli village, Bengaluru Rural district. Its prime deity, Karthikeya, is found together with Narasimha, which makes the temple unique. It is an important centre in South India for snake worship.

The Karthikeya idol has a seven-headed cobra and is believed to have emerged from the earth on its own. Legend says Subramanya performed penance here in the form of a snake. The area is also believed to be where he vanquished the demon Ghatikasura.

The temple has a history of more than 600 years. The Ghorpade rulers of Sandur, who ruled parts of Bellary, first developed the site. In the sanctum, the Karthikeya idol faces east and the Narasimha idol faces west. A huge mirror at the back of the sanctum lets devotees see both deities at the same time.

The temple is an important centre in South India for snake worship. It stands in Melinajuganhalli village, Doddaballapura Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District.

Festivals

  • Day of Pushya shudda ShashtiBrahmarathotsava

    Special rituals are performed on this day.

  • Date not given on the page checked for this guideNarasimha Jayanti

    The other major festival celebrated at the temple.

  • DecemberCattle fair

    Farmers from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra and many parts of Karnataka attend.

Tips for your visit

  • Autos or taxis can be hired to reach the temple.
  • Thousands of snake idols can be seen near the temple.

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Questions people ask

Is Ghati Subramanya Temple known for snake worship?

Yes. It is an important centre in South India for snake worship, and the Karthikeya idol with a seven-headed cobra is believed to have emerged from the earth on its own.

Which festivals are celebrated at the temple?

Special rituals are performed during Brahmarathotsava, on the day of Pushya shudda Shashti. Narasimha Jayanti is the other major festival celebrated here.

How do I get there from Bangalore?

Buses run from Bangalore to Doddaballapur. From there, tourists can hire a bus for the last 18 km. The temple is 55 km from Bangalore's Kempegowda bus station.

Is there a cattle fair at the temple?

Yes. A fair held in December draws farmers from several neighbouring states, and it is very famous.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Ghati Subramanya, Bangalore Rural District (Government of Karnataka) bangalorerural.nic.in
  2. Ghati Subramanya, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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