Shanmukha Temple - 20 Jan 2012

We have been using the PESIT - Kengeri NICE road stretch for a while now. Every time we go there, we see some of the new and interesting temple structures that have come up and think that we should visit those places. One such temple was the six headed Shanmukha temple. We decided to pay a visit today.

Main Temple Structure

The approach to the temple is from Rajarajeshwari nagar. While going on Mysore Road, you take a left at the Rajarajeshwari Gate and drive along for 2-3 KM. At this point, you reach a double road and you have to take a left again and go on for one km or so to reach the temple. There is also another approach from Hoskerehalli which involves narrow roads and could be confusing.

At the temple, you need to climb about 150 steps to reach the main structure. You will also see a Panchamukhi Ganapati temple as you climb the steps. Another interesting feature at the temple is the collection of thousands of Ganesha idols of all shapes and sizes.

The best time of day to visit would be about 5-5:30 PM, about the time when the Sun sets. The temple looks amazing in the sunset and the lights are switched on around 6.

Temple timings
Morning: 7 AM - 12 Noon
Evening 4:30 PM - 9 PM

Temple Entrance

Main Temple Structure

Temple with lighting