Sri Gangamma Devi Temple


Sri Gangamma Devi Temple is located near the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleshwara 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.

Temple history

A popular Goddess in India, Gangamma is a Nada Devathe in Bangalore. The annual Gangamma jathre is held in various places across India and the event in Bangalore has been held in and around Malleshwara area since 1928.
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 an annual religious fair and festival that is held in honor of various Saints and Local deities in the Southern states. to the Goddess, along with the traditional flowers, coconut and fruit.

In popular culture

The Gangamma Devi temple has also been the subject of documentary in an episode of TV9's series Heegu Unte.
YearName of DocumentaryProduced byViewable at
2010TV9: "Heegu Unte": Episode - 24-10-2010 - Gangamma Devi Temple - MalleshwaraTV9 Television Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_mT60y6vd0