Shri Bande Mahakali Temple Description:-
This temple is really a hidden gem. This temple is as old as 1200 years, its existence was called by a divine voice to a shepherd woman when the women saw the ‘ mahakali ‘sculpture on the small hillock. Then the temple was built. From then it’s renowned for its strong positive and unbelievable energy While entering the temple itself will have the divine feeling. On Tuesdays and Fridays there is a gathering of women to recite the goddess saharsahanamma for enhancing the vibrant energy of the temple during the time 4:30pm to 5:30pm. One will be mesmerized by the sculpture of the idols of the Devi outside the temple itself. In this temple inside other forms of devi are available and also one can also see the lord “Ganesh” idol inside the temple. The inside entire region except the inside garb-graha of goddess “mahakali ” other places are free of charge. Inside the temple for all the different forms of goddess and lord Ganesha there different types of rituals are performed and for the activity inside the temple they have the cash counter. Evil eye effect removal ritual is performed at the cost of 10Rs only, so don’t miss taking lemons to the temple. Tirtha and Prasad are also offered inside the temple, the Prasad is to be paid. The temple also provides the free ana-prasadam. The temple is usually crowded and on weekends the crowd will be much more. So while planning go to this temple at the earliest. Inside the temple just entrance a bunch of locks tied up infront of the goddess can be seen that is for the people which full fillment.
Location:-
Kempambudhi kere yeri, near basavanagudi, Gavipuram Guttahalli, Kempegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Bus to the route are :-
210P(chikkalasandra), 226-N(Bidadi bus stand), 45D(Nirmala store).
Travel route link –
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8E6xnBj8GKN1SYdF8?g_st=ac
Darshan:-
Monday to Sunday all days open
Temple timings :
Open time: 06:00 to 21:00
Darshan hours : 9:00 to 14:30 & 16:30 to 21:00.
Entry fees :-
100Rs & 200Rs ( both cover entry for goddess, 100Rs will take more time compared to 200Rs ticket)
Vehicle parking:-
2 wheeler and 4 wheeler parking facilities available.
Explore Shri Bande Mahakali:-
1200 years old temple that breaks black magic. Perched a top a serene hillock near Kempambudhi Lake in Gavipuram Guttahalli The legend begins with a shepherd woman named ‘Nanjamma’. One day she heard a divine voice calling from the rocks when the villagers gathered, they scovered a massive stone bearing the image of “Mahakali”. The fierce goddess of protection that very rock became the goddess shrine in local language, Bande Means “Rock” Giving her the name “Bande Kallamma” the rock goddess. Here miracles are believed to happen devotees say if you visit for three consecutive days dark energies are lifted and it doesn’t end there a secred ritual called thade pooje is performed to remove curses lemons are offered not to eat but to dry as the lemon shrivels it said your problems vanish with it. This temple remains a poweaful reminder of faith, energy, and protection.
