Sri Banashankari Amma Temple, also known as Vanashankari. It is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Banashankari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is situated on Kanakapura Road in South Bangalore. If you’re planning a visit, this guide covers Banashankari Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas for a divine experience.
Banashankari Temple Darshan Timings:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday:
- Morning: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Evening: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- Morning: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Friday, Sunday:
- Morning: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Evening: 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Festival Days (Dussehra, Banashankari Jatre, Navaratri):
- Extended hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
General Darshan is free for all visitors. Special Darshan charges ₹50 reduces waits to 15-30 minutes. During Dussehra (October), arrive by 5:30 AM to avoid 2-3 hour queues.
Pooja Timings:
- Abhishekam: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM (sacred bath, daily) charges ₹100.
- Sahasranama Archana: 7:40 AM (1000-name chant) charges ₹100.
- Kumkumarchana: 9:00 AM (vermilion offering) charges ₹200.
- Rahukala Pooja:
- Tuesday: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (lemon diya ritual) free for all devotees.
- Friday: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sunday: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Special poojas like Lakshmi Homam charges ₹1000 shine during Navaratri (September-October). Book at temple counters or via temple office (+91-80-26714989).
Aarti Timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 6:00 AM.
- Midday Aarti: 12:00 PM.
- Sandhya Aarti: 7:00 PM.
The Sandhya Aarti at 7:00 PM, is a highlight, arrive by 6:45 PM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Lemon Diya Offering: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (traditional offering) charges ₹10.
- Vastralankarana Seva: 6:30 AM (deity adornment) charges ₹1000.
- Annaprasadam Seva: 12:00 PM (feeds 200+ daily) charges ₹2000.
- Pallaki Seva: 7:30 PM (deity procession, Sundays) charges ₹2000.
Annaprasadam serves 15,000+ during temple anniversary (December-January).
How to Reach Banashankari Temple:
- By Road: 8.5 km from Bangalore City Railway Station.
- By Train: Bangalore City Junction (8 km).
- By Air: Kempegowda International Airport (40 km).
- By Metro: Green Line to Banashankari Metro Station (200 m).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Traditional attire (men: dhoti/kurta; women: saree/salwar).
- Best Time: Oct-Feb (20-25°C). Avoid Jun-Sep (monsoons).
- Note: No photography inside. Use free cloakrooms.