What to expect
Highlights
- The giant monolithic granite Ganesha idol.
- The festival benne alankara (butter decoration).
- Its pairing with the adjacent Bull Temple and Bugle Rock.
Dodda Ganesha Temple
The Dodda Ganesha Temple (Dodda Ganapathi) in Basavanagudi enshrines one of the largest Ganesha idols in the city — a figure about 5.5 m tall and 5 m wide carved from a single block of granite. It stands right beside the Bull Temple, and the two are almost always visited together.
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Dodda Ganesha Temple
Place
Practical guide
Plan Dodda Ganesha Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseSouth Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed20 to 30 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSouth Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typetemple
Time needed20 to 30 minutes.
The Dodda Ganesha Temple (Dodda Ganapathi) in Basavanagudi enshrines one of the largest Ganesha idols in the city — a figure about 5.5 m tall and 5 m wide carved from a single block of granite. It stands right beside the Bull Temple, and the two are almost always visited together.
During festivals the idol is coated in butter in the striking benne alankara (butter decoration), later distributed to devotees; the temple is busiest around Ganesha Chaturthi.
Visiting
Dodda Ganesha Temple — at a glance
Timings~7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:30 - 8:30 PM (approx)
Best timeOctober to February; Ganesha Chaturthi crowded
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Dodda Ganesha Temple
Basavanagudi, beside the Bull Temple; National College metro (Green Line)
Giant monolithic Ganesha; combine with the Bull Temple and Bugle Rock.
Getting there
How to visit
- In Basavanagudi beside the Bull Temple; National College metro (Green Line), autos and buses are close.
- Remove footwear and dress modestly; combine all three Basavanagudi sites in one visit.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; Ganesha Chaturthi (Aug–Sep) is the peak but very crowded.
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- Free entry; a living temple — follow dress and footwear customs.
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Dodda Ganesha Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Dodda Ganesha Temple?
October to February; Ganesha Chaturthi (Aug–Sep) is the peak but very crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at Dodda Ganesha Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: ~7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:30 - 8:30 PM (approx). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Dodda Ganesha Temple?
In Basavanagudi beside the Bull Temple; National College metro (Green Line), autos and buses are close. Remove footwear and dress modestly; combine all three Basavanagudi sites in one visit.
How much time do I need for Dodda Ganesha Temple?
20 to 30 minutes.
What else is near Dodda Ganesha Temple?
Nearby you can pair Bull Temple (80 m), Bugle Rock Park (250 m), Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple (820 m), Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1.9 km).
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