Abhaya Ganapathi, Kurudumale

Giant monolith Ganesha in a quiet village near Kolar.

दर्शन महत्व: Monolith scale makes easy, shareable darshan photos.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Mar

History

Abhaya Ganapathi at Kurudumale near Kolar is a giant monolith Ganesha in a quiet Karnataka village. The granite image and adjoining Shiva shrine attract weekend devotees from Bengaluru.

Legends

• The colossal form is treated as abhaya (fear-dispelling) Ganesha; many believe a single sincere namaskara here removes obstacles to new work.