God
Sri Kurudumale Ganesha is the main deity of this temple, mesaures thirteen and a half feet in height. Here Lord Ganeha on pedestal with four hands, a big arch around ganesha sculpture.
Interesting Facts
- The main idol is said to be continuously growing.
- There are no other saligrama Ganesha idol as big as this anywhere on this earth.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 KSRTC Bus Stand |
8 KM | 9449596666 |
 Kolar railway station |
35.9 KM | 139 |
 Kempegowda International Airport |
104 KM | 18001800033 |
Architecture
Kurudumale was formerly known as “Koodi-Malai” which in Tamil means “meeting hill”. Therefore it is said that the Gods would come down from heaven to this spot, for a bit of fun and games or recreation. Kurudumale Ganesha Temple is facing in East direction, Stone carvings etched on the temple pillars depicting the stories of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. The Garbha Griha is a huge one and the swamy is in the middle on a pedestal of 3 feet. There is a large Mukhamantapa in front of sanctum, where a massive monolith mooshika idol sits facing Ganesha. There are inscriptions on the temple walls that temple was built during the rule of the Vijaynagara Kings.The inscriptions are all in Tamil and some even date back to the 13th century during the rule of the Hoysala Kings. The main deity of this temple is made of Saligrama (Black stone).
Religious Significance
In Brahmanda Purana explains the Sthala Purana(History of the Place) of the temple. It records the history of the place in all the Three Previous Yugas. In Kritha Yuga, Devathas(Demigods) came here and worshipped Lord Ganesha to grace them the boon to get rid of Tripurasura. In Treta Yuga, Lord Sri Rama visited this place and prayed for the power to demolish Ravana. In Dwapara Yuga,Lord Sri Krishna came here to escape from Humiliation and disparagement in the case of Shamanthaka Mani(Diamond) when he was accused of stealing it. The idol of Ganesha in the temple is believed to have been installed by the trimurthis. Brahma - The God of creation, Vishnu - The God of preservation and Maheshwara - The God of destruction. During the Satya Yuga, which is the first mythological era, Ganesha destroyed the demon. Tripurasura and this was the reason the Gods installed the idol in Kurudumale. They also conducted a Pooja and offered prayers to the deity. Half of the temple has different style of carving, believed to have been done by artist Jakanachari and the other half is believed to have been carved by his son Dankanachari. Lord Rama offered prayers at this spot to the idol, during his search for Sita. The Pandavas also offered prayers here before the final battle of the Mahabharata.
History
Gods would come down from heaven to this spot for a bit of fun and games or recreation. While wandering in the forests Panadavas visited this temple and Worshipped Lord Vinayaka. This temple is built in 13th Century by King Krishnadevaraya, Cholas and Vijaynagara Kings are contributed.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM | 03:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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