Sri Chandrachoodeshwar Swamy Devasthana @ Konankunte, Bangalore:
Sri Chandrachoodeshwar Swamy Devasthana is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Maa Durga. It is situated in a village called Konankunte on the route between Konankunte cross and Kengeri in Bangalore.
Its construction is new and small in size. They have maintained this temple very nicely. Priest (Purohit) there is very friendly and will try to communicate in your language in case you are not comfortable in Kannada.
This is an ideal temple for daily visits as it is located in a residential area. You are not supposed to touch the deities that are common in any South Indian temple. Also, there is no dress code.
Below are the deities in the temple.
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Ganesha
- Maa Durga
- Nandi Maharaj
Temple Visiting Timing: 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 07:30 PM (All Day) During special occasions temple opens for a very long time.
Best time to visit: All time.
Address:
Sri Chandrachoodeshwar Swamy Devasthana (Temple)
102, Anjanapura Main Rd, New Bank Colony, Bank Colony, Konanakunte, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078, India
Special occasion:
As the temple has deities like Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Maa Parvati(Durga) all festivals related to these deities will be celebrated there and you can expect a little more crowded
- Shivratri
- Ganesh Chaturthy
- Navratri
- Shravan Maas
- Other Indian Hindu festivals
Places to visit near temple:
- Minakshi temple
- Minakshi Mall
- Benargatta national park
- Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram
Parking Places: No dedicated parking place but you can park your vehicle on the service road as it is not much crowded. Few two-wheelers can be parked near the temple.
How to reach :
By Metro: The nearest Metro station is Konankunte which comes on the green line toward Kanakpura road. The frequency of Metro train is good from Majestic. Temple is around 1 km from here and one can hire Autos or taxis which comes around Rs. 30.
Buses: Nearest local bus stand is Konankunte. Lots of buses are available from Majestic, Citi Market, Kengeri, Banashankari, etc. Bus stand it next to the temple.
Private Taxis/ Autos: The availability of private taxis, Autos are very good in Bangalore.
Distance from nearby public places
- Minakshi Mall/ Minakshi Temple: 5 km
- Yelchanahalli Metro Station: 2 km
- Majestic: 18 km
- MG Road: 14 km
- Lal Bagh: 10 km
- Ravishankar Aashram: 10 km
- Bannerghatta National Park: 11 km
Accommodation:
No accommodation near the temple. There are some lodges or hotels around 2 km from the temple.
Food & Restaurant:
It is situated in a residential area and you will find many small restaurants around it. Darshani type vegetarian food is very famous here.
Few Photos:
Visit Date: 02 Aug 2020
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