Bangalore, the busy metropolis of India is rich with a grand past. The souvenirs of the rich history of Bangalore draw tourists from all over the world. To penetrate deep into the history of Bangalore the temples in Bangalore must be in prominence in your tour list. While planning a trip to the city of Bangalore plan a tour to the Banashankari Temple on Kanakpura Road to make your tour more enriching.

The Banashankari Temple is located on the Kanakpura Road close to Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus stand. Banashankari Temple is a very popular temple in Bangalore, the devotees gather here for the blessing of Banashankari Amma to ward off the difficulties in their lives. Banashankari Amma is worshipped in the time of Rahukala which is an inauspicious period as per the belief of the Hindus. It is believed that people will get rid of sufferings and poverty if they worship Banashankari Amma in Rahukala.

This Banashankari temple is built by Somanna Shetty in 1915. It is said that he brought the deity of Banashankari Amma from Badami which is in Bijapur district.

Three popular cultural ceremonies are held in Banashankari Temple on Kanakpura Road. The first is the celebration of the birthday of Amma Banashankari. This is held on 13th September each year.

The anniversary of the temple is celebrated in Pushya Masa which corresponds to end of December to start of January roughly. Dasara Festival is also cele brated in the temple in the month of October. Navarathri is celebrated in Pushya Masa in the temple which is known as Banashankari Jathre which continues till the month of February. During Navarathri a chariot from the Bnashankari Temple goes to padhkatte, another sculpture. Visit this unique and old temple of Bangalore to get a taste of the religious fervor of the city. Browse through the other links of places of worship in Bangalore to know about other temples in Bangalore.