Chikka Madhure Shani Mahathama Temple - A holy Pilgrimage Place for Weekend Trip

Chkka Madhure Shree Shani Mahathma Temple is pn the banks of the Madhure Kere Lake in Chikka Madhure in Kanaswadi  near Doddaballapur. It is one of the famous pilgrimage centers and best weekend destination from Bangalore. The temple is located around 14 km from Nelamangla on the Nelamangla and Doddaballapur Road and  around 45km from Bangalore. The temple is dedicated to Saturn or Shani dev, one of the Nava Grahas (nine planets) worshiped in the Hindu Temples.

The temple is one among the oldest established temple worshipping Shani Mahatma. The idol is completely black in color, clad in black cloth and ornamented with jewelry. The temple receives more devotees especially on Saturdays which are of great significance for Shani Mahatma as per the Hindu Religion.

Devotees pay homage to Shani Mahatma, to lessen the negativity in their lives. SO Chanting This Mantra will relieve from the Sadesathi effect. So Listen and Chant this mantra... 

The major festival of Shani Mahadeva is the annually conducted Chariot procession witnessed by thousands of devotees. During the festival, the Shani Deva is taken out of the temple for a pradakshina in the neighboring area blessing everyone. The procession is always done with great grandeur. Other than the annual festival, the temple is crowded usually on Saturdays as it is a significant day for Shani Deva.

How to Reach:

By Air : The Bangalore International Airport, Devanahalli  is the nearest airport to Chikka Madhure and around 50 Kms distance from the Airport.

By Train : Bangalore City and Yesavantpur is nearest Railway station to this Temple.

By Bus : KSRTC Buses are ply from Bangalore and Taxis also available till The temple. The Temple is 15Km from Nelamangala and 45km away from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus station.