Shri Kabbalamma Devi Temple
ಶ್ರೀ ಕಬ್ಬಲಮ್ಮ ದೇವಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ಕಬ್ಬಾಳು
Goddess Shakti · Ramanagara, Karnataka
Ancient
About the temple
Highly revered regional guardian deity of Karnataka, attracting lakhs of devotees during annual fairs Protection from adversity, fulfillment of vows (Harthu/Harike), health, and familial prosperity
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 20:00
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Goddess Shakti · আই মাতৃBasaveshwaraKshethrapalaka (Guardian Deity)Nagadevan
- Deity form
- Sacred idol and boulder manifestation of the Goddess
- Religious tradition
- Regional Gramadevata / Folk and Vedic Hindu Tradition
- Sanskrit name
- Sri Kabbalamma Devi Temple
- Also known as
- Kabbalu Temple, Shri Kshetra Kabbalu
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Break timings
- None (Open continuously during day hours)
- Special days
- 05:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Festival timings
- 04:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:30 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:30 PM
- Evening aarti
- 07:00 PM
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays, Fridays, Amavasya, and Poornima
- Ritual schedule
- Suprabhata, Alankara, Maha Mangalarathi
- Pooja timings
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 08:30
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Local chieftains and regional patrons
- Architect / builder
- Local rural sthapatis and temple committees
- Construction materials
- Granite stone and modern structural concrete
- Historical events
- Centuries of continuous devotion as the primary guardian deity of the region
- Renovations
- Expanded and upgraded periodically by the state Muzrai department and local committees
- Archaeological importance
- Important cultural site reflecting regional Shaktism and indigenous folk traditions
- Legends
- Numerous legends of the Goddess protecting villagers and vanquishing local negative forces
- Inscriptions
- Local stone epigraphs recording past grants and festival traditions
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Mixed traditional and contemporary expansion phase
- Structure
- Main sanctum set against hill backdrop with spacious pillared mandapas and courtyards
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Traditional entrance archway and modest tower features
- Mandapa
- Open stone pillared halls designed to accommodate large crowds of pilgrims
- Sculptural features
- Traditional guardian deity and animal motifs carved on stone panels
- Artistic elements
- Vibrant paintwork, brass-plated doors, and traditional floral festoon designs
- Construction technique
- Stone masonry adapted to sloping hill terrain
- Unique features
- Nestled against a dramatic rocky hill landscape with panoramic regional views
Festivals & events
Shri Kabbalamma Devi Annual Jathra MahotsavaUgadiNavaratri
- Festival calendar
- Aligned with the traditional regional lunar calendar
- Special celebration days
- Tuesdays, Fridays, and Amavasya
- Cultural events
- Folk music, traditional doll processions, and regional arts during annual fairs
- Annual events
- Annual Kabbalamma Devi Jathra Mahotsava and Navaratri celebrations
- Peak crowd season
- Festival months, Navaratri, and all auspicious Tuesdays and Fridays
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 20-30 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.