There is a temple of Ganpati located in Doda, Basavanagudi, about 13 km from Bengaluru. It is believed that it was built by the Gauda rulers about 500 years ago. Even before this temple, this huge idol of Swayambhu Ganapati and the people were worshiped with faith. It is believed to be constructed around 1537.

This amazing temple of Lord Ganesha in South India is famous by the name of ‘Doda Ganesh’.

There are many beliefs associated with this temple of Lord Ganesha in Karnataka state of South India. It is said that Tipu Sultan’s commander made his strategy against the British army in the premises of this temple.

In Hindu religion, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first in every ritual. There are many temples of Lord Ganesha not only in India but also outside the country. One of these is the statue of Doda Ganapati present in Basavanagudi near Bengaluru. In the south, Doda means big. Doda Ganpati means big Ganpati. As per the name, the statue here is tall. It is approximately 18 feet high and 16 feet wide. Its specialty is that it is carved on a single rock of black granite. There are many beliefs related to this temple and statue. It is also called Swayambhu Ganapati of Bengaluru. There is also a Nandi statue behind this temple, which is known as the tallest Nandi statue in the world.

Doda Ganapati temple is located in Basavanagudi, about 13 km from Bengaluru. It is believed that the Gauda rulers built it about 500 years ago. Even before this temple, there was this huge statue of Swayambhu Ganapati and people used to worship it with faith. Its construction is believed to be around 1537. The temple is a fine example of ancient South Indian architecture.A huge Ganpati idol is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. There are many stories about this temple. Some historians believe that the temple is not very old. It was built only after the British came to India.

According to historians, this temple has a deep connection with Tipu Sultan’s campaign against the British. Tipu’s commander had made a strategy against the British army and attacked them in the premises of this temple itself. In this way, there are two opinions regarding the temple but still this temple is the main center of faith for the devotees, apart from all the controversies and historical facts.