Subramanya Temple, Ghati, Karnataka

Subramanya Temple, Ghati, Karnataka

Subramanya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya and Lakshmi Narasimha located in Ghati village on the outskirts of Bengaluru in the Doddaballapura Taluk of Bengaluru Rural District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as Parihara sthalam for Rahu, Ketu, Sarpa & Naga doshas.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/08/subramanya-temple-ghati-legends.html

History

The temple is believed to be built in 17^th century CE by the Ghorpade rulers of Sandur State. They were believed to have ruled parts of current Bellary district.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with five tiered rajagopuram. Dhwaja Sthamba, Balipeedam and peacock mount can be found immediately after the rajagopuram facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity Lord Subramanya seated on peacock.

He is found together with Lord Narasimha. The idol of Subramanya is depicted in serpentine form with seven hoods and is made from a single stone. A carving of Lakshmi Narasimha can be seen on the rear of the idol. Lord Subramanya faces towards east while Lord Narasimha faces towards west. A huge mirror is placed in the rear in the sanctum to ensure that both deities are visible to the devotees at the same time.

The idol is Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). The mud from the anthill in the sanctum is distributed as prasada to the devotees. Idols of Adi Shesha and Vasuki can be seen in the temple premises. There is an anthill located opposite to the temple. Devotees pour milk on it as part of one of the rituals. Huge number of Naga stones can be seen under a Peepal tree.

Festivals

The temple celebrates its annual car festival (Brahma Rathotsava) on Pushya Shuddha Shashti (6^th day of Pushya month). A cattle fair is also held during this festival. Narasimha Jayanti, Skanda Sashti, Panguni Uthiram and Vaikasi Visakam are the other festivals celebrated here. Kuja Dosha, Naga Pratistha, Sarpa Dosha and Nivarana Puja are some of the major rituals performed in this temple.

Prayers

People pray to Lord Subramanya for child boon, relief from Angaraka dosha, relief from marriage related problems, wealth & prosperity, relief from Rahu, Ketu, Sarpa & Naga doshas, relief from leprosy & leukoderma, relief from enemies (both internal & external), relief from debts and general wellbeing. Those who take bath in Kumara Theertha, the temple pond will be relieved of lunacy, leprosy, back / stomach ailments, heart problems and also infertility.

People offer prayers to a snake mound  situated outside the temple. Milk is also regularly poured into the snake mound as a form of offering. It is believed that devotees who worship here sincerely are never troubled by Serpents. If their prayers or wishes are fulfilled, devotees install idols of Nagas near temple. It is believed to be an auspicious act and offering. Thousands of Naga idols can be seen around the temple attesting the benevolence of the Lord here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Makalidurga Railway Station, 9 Kms from Tubagere, 15 Kms from Doddaballapura, 15 Kms from Doddaballapura Bus Stand, 29 Kms from Gauribidanur, 46 Kms from Bengaluru Airport and 55 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated on Bengaluru to Gauribidanur route.

Location