Sri Gangamma Devi Temple, Hindu temple in Malleswaram, Bangalore, India
Sri Gangamma Devi Temple is a Hindu temple on 2nd Temple Street in the Malleswaram neighborhood of Bangalore, Karnataka, situated next to the Kadu Malleshwara temple. It contains multiple shrines, with separate sanctums for Ganesha, Subramanya, and other deities alongside the main goddess.
The worship of Gangamma in Malleswaram is tied to the Gangamma Jathre festival, which has been held in the area since 1928. The permanent structure that stands today was completed in 2004, giving the annual observance a fixed home.
Goddess Gangamma is worshipped as a form of feminine power tied to the sacred river Ganga. Devotees bring grains, flowers, and fruits to her shrine, a practice that draws visitors throughout the week.
The temple is open daily and sits in a well-connected part of Malleswaram, making it easy to reach from central Bangalore. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and remove them before entering, as is the custom at most Hindu temples.
A 2010 TV9 documentary series called Heegu Unte featured this temple and brought it to the attention of a wider audience across Karnataka. The broadcast helped the site gain recognition well beyond the circle of its regular worshippers.
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