Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Madiwala

The Ayyappa Swamy Temple, located in Madiwala, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangalore. This ancient temple is devoted to Lord Ayyappa and has been an important part of the city’s culture for hundreds of years. The temple is situated in the picturesque and peaceful surroundings of Madiwala Lake, surrounded by lush greenery and crystal-clear waters. Inside the temple complex, one can find multiple shrines devoted to various gods and goddesses. The main temple structure of the Ayyappa Swamy Temple features intricate carvings and beautiful sculptures, depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. The temple also houses a library with texts related to Hindu philosophy and other spiritual knowledge. Every year, thousands of devotees and tourists come to this temple to offer prayers and witness the grandeur of this divine place.

Madiwala Ayyappa Swamy Temple History

In 1977, the Madiwala Ayyappa Swamy Temple, which is in the middle of Bangalore’s Garden City, began as a small Bhajana Mandir. In 1997, Sabarimala Thantri Brahmasri Neelakantararu led the prathishta (Installation Ceremony) of Lord Ayyappan in the Panchaloha idol. Later in 2007, in the presence of sabarimala Thantri Kantararu Mohanaruru, Panchaloha Dhwajasthambam, Navagraha, and Naga were installed. At the same time, Mahakumbabhishekam was done. Lord Ganapathy, Lord Subramanya, Lord Vishnu, Lord Siva, and Devi are some of the other gods in the Temple. Lord Madiwala Ayyappan is also known as the Children’s God, or Kulanthai Daivam.

Architecture

The most important part of the temple is the sanctum sanctorum, which has a copper-covered roof and four golden tops. The Temple was built according to the rules of Kerala temple architecture.

Darsan Dresscode

Visitors are asked to wear clean, modest clothes when they go to the Temple.

Famous Festival

Temple Timing

The worship and rituals that happen every day are done in the traditional style of Kerala.

Madiwala Ayyappa Swamy Temple Location Map