Sri Gangamma Devi Temple

Sri Gangamma Devi Temple

Sri Gangamma Devi Temple

Sri Gangamma Devi Temple, Malleswaram
Geography
Coordinates 13°00′16″N 77°34′10″E / 13.0044484°N 77.5694959°E / 13.0044484; 77.5694959
Country India
State Karnataka
District Bangalore
Location Malleswaram
Culture
Primary deity Gangamma (Ganga)
Festival deity Gangamma (Ganga)

Sri Gangamma Devi Temple is located near the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleswaram layout, in the north-western area of Bangalore city.

The main deity of the temple is Gangamma or the Goddess Ganga, who is also considered to have manifested on Earth as the River Ganga and an incarnation of Shakti.

Temple history

A popular Goddess in India, Gangamma is a Nada Devathe's (Local deity) in Bangalore. The annual Gangamma jathre (Religious fair and festival) is held in various places across India and the event in Bangalore has been held in and around Malleswaram area since 1928.[1]

A permanent temple was consecrated in honor of the Goddess in the year 2004.

Other Shrines in the Temple

The temple complex also has smaller shrines for Ganesha, Subramanya and the Navagraha

Annual Gangamma Jathre

A 'Jathra' or 'Jathre' is a annual religious fair and festival that is held in honor of various Saints and Local deities in the Southern states. (Such as the Yellamma Jathre in Yellamma Temple, Saundatti, the Nayakanahatti Jathre at the Nayakanahatti Thipperudra Swamy temple.

The Gangamma Jathre in Bangalore has been a tradition since 1928 and is currently held around the Malleswaram Gangamma temple.

The event is normally held over a three day period and see thousands of devotees arriving from across Bangalore and nearby areas. The temple and the deity are specially decorated and devotees offer Ragi Ganji (gruel) to the Goddess, along with the traditional flowers, coconut and fruit.

The Gangamma Devi temple has also been the subject of documentary in an episode of TV9's series Heegu Unte.

Year Name of Documentary Produced by Viewable at
2010 TV9: "Heegu Unte": Episode - 24-10-2010 - Gangamma Devi Temple - Malleswaram TV9 Television Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_mT60y6vd0

References

  1. "A village fair in the heart of city". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
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Coordinates: 13°00′16″N 77°34′10″E / 13.0044484°N 77.5694959°E / 13.0044484; 77.5694959

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