Shrunga Giri Sri Shanmukha Swamy Temple in Bangalore | The six faces of Lord Shanmukha

#Sri Shanmukha Temple

Sri Subramanya Swamy Devasthanam Shanmukha Temple in in Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore.
This unique Temple is situated on a hillock which is 240′ from the ground level. The total height of the temple is 123′ of which the six faced Gopuram itself is 62′ (including 19′ up to neck). The Crystal Dome above the Gopuram has a height of 42′, with 33′ Diameter and 105′ Circumference. The six faces of Lord Shanmukha are 6″ thick concrete moulded structures.

The design of the entire temple structure is based on the very name of Lord Shanmukha, which means a ‘Six Faced God’. In other words, the design of the whole Temple is based on ‘Star” concept. The Sanctum (Garbha Gudi) and its outer circle (Prakara), devotees’ hall, outer walls, roof design – all are ‘Star’ shape constructions. The Temple Gopuram structure is the six faces of Lord Shanmukha.

There are nearly 200 steps, once you reach on top you can see awesome view of bangalore. Best visit in morning session or in evening to experience cool breeze air.
The fact that the tall structure of the Temple, its Gopuram and the Crystal Dome are all situated on top of a hillock, commands a view from a 10 kms. radius both in the morning and during night.
There is a Kumari amman temple opposite the shanmukha temple which is also worth a visit.

By Bus: You can either come from the Rajarajeshwari Arch or through Uttarahalli. Since this is a well developed area there are several buses in this routes. However, no buses go till the temple. One has to get down near Arehalli Arch or Poorna Pragna Layout bus stop and take an auto or walk to the temple. This route is for people who travel from Uttarahalli route.
Parking facility : Available
Footwear stand : Available
Flower vendors :
Available Must do : If you are at this temple during evening times; try to get the glimpse of the scenic view as the sun sets.

Temple timings are 6:30 AM to 12:30 Pm and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
A must visit place in Bangalore.