Welcome to the Sanctum
Udupi Krishna Raghavendra temple in Banashankari, Bengaluru Urban, honours Krishna and the revered saint Raghavendra. A neighbourhood place of worship in suburban Bengaluru.
Located in Banashankari, a residential suburb of Bengaluru Urban district in Karnataka, the Udupi Krishna Raghavendra temple stands as a modest yet meaningful place of worship for the local Hindu community. The temple's dual dedication to Lord Krishna—the beloved deity of Hindu tradition—and to Raghavendra, the 16th-century Madhva saint whose teachings continue to inspire devotion across South India, creates a spiritual centre that bridges classical Krishna bhakti with the monastic wisdom of the Madhva lineage. Such combined dedications reflect how modern temples often weave together complementary paths of devotion, allowing worshippers to engage with both divine incarnation and enlightened guidance within a single sacred space. In Banashankari's growing urban landscape, the temple serves as an anchoring point for neighbourhood religious life, welcoming residents to seek blessings and participate in daily rituals. The temple's presence underscores the enduring role of Hindu worship spaces in maintaining spiritual continuity even as villages transform into suburban extensions of India's tech-forward cities.
— हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे —
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: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560050
