Sri Banashankari Temple in Southern Bangalore, situated on
Kanakapura Road, is one of the most popular temples in the City.
People have strong faith in the goddess and it is believed that she
grants wishes for prayers made in right earnest. The belief is so
strong that thousands of people visit this place everyday. The hundi
here is believed to attract one of the largest collections of
donations from the devout in the City
The idol of goddess Banashankari was brought to the City from
Badami in Bijapur district by a devotee Somanna Shetty. The temple
witnesses three major festivals - Banashankari Utsav (Sept), Dasara
(Oct) and the temple’s anniversary celebrations (Dec - Jan)
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