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Dodda Ganapathi Temple
30 min
Duration
Morning
Best time
Temple Entrance, Bull Temple Road
Meeting point
About Dodda Ganapathi Temple
Adjacent to the Bull Temple, this shrine houses an 18-foot tall monolithic idol of Lord Ganesha, famously coated in over 100kg of butter once every four years.
Bull Temple Rd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
High during festivals and weekends
How RutMe scores this
78.50
Overall
Dodda Ganapathi Temple is a compact but highly significant cultural stop in Basavanagudi, best known for its impressive 18-ft monolithic Ganesha idol. It suits a short morning visit, especially for families, seniors, and travelers interested in spiritual and heritage experiences.
Adventure18.00
Family82.00
Safety86.00
Crowd68.00
Cultural92.00
Relaxation74.00
Accessibility84.00
Budget friendly88.00
Pros
- +Excellent cultural value with a distinctive religious icon
- +Short duration makes it easy to fit into a city itinerary
- +Accessible and comfortable for families, seniors, and couples
- +Likely good value since no clear ticket cost is indicated
Cons
- –Limited adventure appeal and not a destination for thrill-seekers
- –Crowd levels may rise during mornings and festival periods
- –Sparse pricing and visitor-detail data means planning information is limited
- –No guide or Wi-Fi availability listed
Best for FAMILYBest for COUPLESBest for SOLOCULTURERELAXATIONSPIRITUALURBAN
Opening hours
| Monday | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
| Tuesday | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
| Wednesday | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
| Thursday | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
| Friday · Today | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
| Saturday | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
| Sunday | 06:30:00 – 20:30:00 | May be closed between 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. |
Facilities
Parking available
Restrooms
Drinking water
Guide available
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi
Food on-site
Pet friendly
Family friendly
Kid friendly
Couple friendly
Senior friendly
