Thursday, March 21, 2013

Puncha Mukhi Ganesha Temple, Bangalore

On Bangalore - Mysore Highway just on the outskirts of Bangalore city there is a Ganesha temple that has been built very recently. This is a Puncha-Mukhi Ganesha Temple one can never miss when driving on this road.



The temple is very different from other temples as there is a huge sculpture of Lord Ganesh on its top. This sculpture  is five faced  which is coated in gold color and is visible from very far distance. 



The temple has entrance in all the four directions. The deity of lord Ganesha inside the temple is located at the center. This idol is also Puncha Mukhi and is carved out of black stone.





47 comments:

  1. Lovely sight one can't miss on Mysore rd .

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  2. So beautiful.Nice to read.

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  3. Wow! That would get one's attention. Very dramatic inside and out. I like the black stone, too!

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  4. will visit , lovely pictures

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  5. My "favourite" God - Ganapati bappa morya!

    http://www.bharari.net

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  6. So much gold! Impressive building.

    Hope you have a great week:-)

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  7. Lovely post for the theme!

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  8. Great shots. I particularly like the affect of the gold sculpture against the blue sky.

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  9. Great photos,Rajesh!Have a nice weekend!

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  10. Terrific captures of the golden sculpture!

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  11. Wow! This is really unique!

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  12. Wow!! What a magnificent temple, Rajesh! And beautiful skies for a backdrop!! Terrific captures for the day!! Have a great weekend!!

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  13. when i saw it on the thumbnail i was going to ask you how they got the idol looking so fresh and new. now i now it's not as old as the rest of the temples and structures you were featuring.

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  14. That is so majestic! Very nice!

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  15. Wow! Very nice! Looks so magical.

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  16. Anonymous10:07

    A wonderful golden Ganesh.. I like the one out of black stone too.

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  17. Very nice. I have seen this temple from outside , on the way to Mysore. Good images

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  18. beautiful details and composition.

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  19. This is new to me. I have to see this.
    What a divine sight!

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  20. Yes, the golden sculpture of Lord Ganesha gorgeous... beautiful photos. Greetings.

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  21. That is amazing; is that plated with real gold?;)
    xoxo

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  22. Beautiful, must visit during my next visit to B'lore....

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  23. Anonymous20:03

    Wonderful shots of the shining temple under the clear blue sky.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

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  24. Very eye-catching indeed! The gold one is spectacular, but I really love the one carved of black stone.. It's striking too, but in such an understated way.

    I carry a little metal Ganesha charm in my purse. A friend sent it to me years ago when my life seemed full of obstacles, and I still keep it with me. :-)

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  25. Thank you for appreciation of this temple.

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  26. Anonymous09:31

    It looks real huge.

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  27. This looks like a new attraction to Bangalore! Well built with wonderful sculpture. Nice shots

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  28. The brightness of the statue, offset by subtle shadows, is a delight to the eye!

    Fortitude of Shadows

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  29. Hi R,

    This is one of the thing I remember of India that my old folks about the tale of India.

    Very interesting.

    Happy SSS2,
    /CC girl

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  30. How beautiful, and how impressive. I'd love to see it for myself.

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  31. What a sight to behold. Noway would anyone miss seeing that gold, stately temple.

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  32. Very beautiful-I have never seen a five faced Ganesha sculpture-powerful! Thank you for sharing!

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  33. very nice... beautiful snaps..

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  34. This is a very impressive temple.

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  35. Beautiful.

    Have a blessed Sunday.

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  36. Wow, amazing temple!

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  37. That first photo of Ganesh is my favorite of all your photos I've seen for the last few years, Rajesh. It is spectacular!
    K

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  38. the gold against the blue sky is quite alluring


    much love...

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  39. Magnificent idol...awesome click.

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  40. Wonderful clicks !

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  41. Beautiful Thanks for sharing :) I like Lord Ganesha in every form :)

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  42. Such a wonderful temple with amazing idols! Thanks for sharing :)

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  43. What are the timings of the temple

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  44. Yogesh, I am not sure about the timings. It should be open from morning to evening.

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