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The uniqueness of this temple is that the prime deity Lord Kartikeya (Murugan), is found together with Lord Narasimha. According to mythology, both idols are believed to have emerged from the earth. The idol of Kartikeya with a seven headed cobra is made from a single stone. On the rear of the stone is the carving of Narasimha.
Ghati Subramanya is a Hindu temple, situated in the village of Sri Subamanya Ghati near Tubagere, Doddaballapura, Karnataka, India. It is 60 km from the city of Bangalore and is a popular pilgrimage centre. The uniqueness of this temple is that the prime deity Lord Karthikeya, is found together with Lord Narasimha. According to mythology, both idols are believed to have emerged from the earth. It is also an important centre in South India for worship of the Hindu deity Kethu. Special rituals are performed during Brahmarathotsava on the day of Pushya shudda Shashti. Narasimha Jayanti is the other major festival celebrated here.
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