Banashankari Amma Temple

Dedicated primarily to Goddess Shakti (Amman), the temple also enshrines Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi, making it a significant spiritual destination for devotees seeking blessings from the divine feminine.

This living heritage temple, built in the 20th century by Sri Somanna Shetty, stands as an important landmark in the Bengaluru Urban district. The temple’s architecture showcases the traditional Dravidian style, offering a serene and spiritually charged atmosphere for worship and reflection.

Banashankari Amma Temple is easily accessible, located adjacent to the Banashankari Metro Station on the Namma Metro Green Line. Visitors can also reach the temple by a short 2-4 minute walk from the Banashankari TTMC bus stand, or by road via Kanakapura Main Road.

For those traveling from further away, Bangalore City Railway Station is just 6 km away, and Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 28.2 km from the temple.

Devotees can participate in daily rituals and special poojas, with timings from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM throughout the week.

Notable poojas include the Rahukala Puja on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, daily Abhisheka at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM, and the Satyanarayana Pooja on every Amavasya after 6 PM. Poojas are conducted in Kannada and Sanskrit, catering to the linguistic diversity of worshippers.

Darshan options include free darshan and a special darshan with a nominal fee of INR 50.

The temple is renowned for its vibrant festivals, such as the Banashankari Jatre held in January-February, the Temple Anniversary in late December or early January, the birthday of Banashankari Amma on September 13, Dussehra/Navaratri during October-November, and Palleda Habba during the festival season.

Prasadam is distributed after special pujas and during festival times, with special food offerings during Palleda Habba and other major celebrations. A traditional dress code is encouraged: men are preferred to wear dhoti or pants with shirts, while women should opt for sarees or salwar kameez.

Photography is permitted in the outer complex but not inside the main sanctum. The temple provides dedicated parking for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, and a chappal stand is available for visitors’ convenience.

For those planning a longer visit, there are multiple guest houses and hotels in Banashankari, Jayanagar, and JP Nagar, with options ranging from mid-range to high-end within a 15–20 minute drive.

Nearby attractions include Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Dodda Ganapathi Temple, Gavigangadeshwara Cave Temple, and Gopalan Mall.

For more information, darshan bookings, or online darshan, visitors can refer to the official website at https://banashankaritemple.com or contact the temple at 080-26714989.