Kumara Swamy Devasthana, Bengaluru

The temple is located on top of a hill, known as Mount Joy, with walkways and stairs leading to the summit.

Adjoining the statue of Kumara Swamy, are the sacred Shiva Lingam, Ganesha in a seated posture and Parvati.

Special poojas (prayers) are performed on Sankastha Chaturdasi, and the temple is crowded on this day.

On the opposite side of the temple, the sanctum for Navaraghas are located and adjoining them is a representation of Anjaneya (Hanuman), blessing the devotees.

Midway between the foothill and the apex is the shrine dedicated to Shesha, a serpent demigod who serves Narayana and Mahavishnu, both incarnations of Vishnu.

The Gopuram at Kumara Swamy Temple
Long Standing Gopuram at Kumara Swamy temple, Bangalore, India