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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 and an incarnation of Shakti.
Temple History
A popular Goddess in India, Gangamma is a Nada Devathe (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 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
The Gangamma Devi temple has also been the subject of documentary in an episode of TV9's series Heegu Unte.
Sources :en.wikipedia
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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 (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 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
The Gangamma Devi temple has also been the subject of documentary in an episode of TV9's series Heegu Unte.
Sources :en.wikipedia
This post is for sharing knowledge only, no intention to violate any copy rights