Welcome to the Sanctum
Shanimahatma Swamy Temple in Gaudanadoddi village, Karnataka, is a Hindu place of worship dedicated to the planetary deity Shani. Located in the Kolar district region, it serves as a spiritual centre for devotees.
Shanimahatma Swamy Temple stands in the village of Gaudanadoddi within Karnataka's Kolar district. The temple is dedicated to Shani Maharaj, one of the nine celestial bodies revered in Hindu cosmology, whose influence is believed to shape the destinies of devotees. Shani worship holds particular significance in South Indian Hindu tradition, where the deity is approached with reverence and respect for spiritual guidance and protection from adversity.
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Sacred Offerings
Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.
Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.
Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.
Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.
Daily Worship
Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.
Sacred Moments
A visual pilgrimage — captured in the soft light of dusk and the gold of dawn.
Plan Your Visit
Address: Ramanagara taluk and district, Karnataka, India 562159
