Sri Venkataramana Swamy Temple Guttahalli
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🛕 Temple Info
Located in the divine hamlet of Guttahalli in Betamangala Hobli, KGF Taluk, Kolar District, Sri Venkataramana Swamy Temple, fondly called Bangaru Tirupati, is a sacred destination revered for its unique darshan experience and spiritual serenity. The deity, Lord Venkateshwara (Shrinivasa), is worshipped here following the sacred Vaikhanasa Agama tradition.
What makes this temple exceptional is the darshan through the Bhrugu Kindi, a six-windowed panel symbolizing liberation from the six vices—kama, krodha, lobha, moha, mada, and matsarya—before facing the Lord.
🌊 Pushkarini (Temple Tank)
- Name: Varaha Pushkarini
- Size: 7050 sq.ft | Depth: 6 ft
- Location: Within temple premises
- Used by pilgrims for holy dips before ascending to the temple, especially during festival times.
Bangaru Tirupati invites you not just for darshan—but for self-reflection, inner cleansing, and soul-level devotion. The spiritually symbolic act of viewing Lord Venkateshwara through the six-windowed kindi is a powerful reminder that true darshan requires inner transformation.
📿 Come and immerse yourself in Bhakti, Utsava, and Shuddhi at this golden sanctuary of Lord Venkateshwara.
💫 Importance
- Regarded as the Tirupati of Karnataka, Bangaru Tirupati is a spiritually potent Kshetra for devotees of Lord Venkateshwara.
- The deity is considered a Swayambhu (self-manifested) murti, making it a site of immense divine power.
- The temple offers a divine connection for devotees unable to visit Tirumala, making it a spiritual alternative for darshan and blessings.
- Thousands of devotees, especially from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, flock to the temple during Shravana Masa and other utsavas.
📜 History
The temple holds great mythological significance. As per legend, Brighu Maharshi, in search of the supreme God among the Trimurti, was granted darshan by Lord Venkateshwara at this sacred site. The Lord appeared as a Udbhava Murthy (self-manifested idol), sanctifying the land forever.
The darshan is offered through the “Bhrugu Kindi”, a symbolic gateway that urges devotees to shed ego and negativity before entering divine presence. This makes Bangaru Tirupati a rare blend of legend, spiritual symbolism, and sacred ritual.
Built in the 20th century (1964), the temple features:
- Garbhagudi (Sanctum) with swayambhu murti of Venkateshwara
- Padmavati Temple (Ala Melu Mangamma) on the neighboring hill
- Shrines of Veeranjaneya, Ganapati, Navagraha, Garuda, Vishwaksena, and Nagadevata
- A sacred pushkarini named Varaha Pushkarini (7050 sq.ft, 6 feet deep)
🪔 Pooja Timings
| Pooja Name Timing | |
| Temple Opening | 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM IST |
| Abhisheka Pooja | 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM IST |
🚌 Transport Options
By Road:
- 16 km from Kolar Gold Fields (KGF)
- 29 km from Kolar
- Well-connected via buses and private vehicles
By Train:
- Nearest railway stations: Bangarpet, KGF, Kolar
By Air:
- Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (Approx. 100 km)
🏙️ Nearby Cities
Kolar
KGF
Bangapet
Bengaluru
MytempleMypride Reflection
Authored by MyTempleMyPride, with insights from local devotees, and references itms.nic.in