Kempamma Temple in Ulsoor, Bangalore

Ma Kempamma Devi Temple is situated in Ulsoor, Bangalore, and this temple was constructed before few centuries ago. This Devi is famous for solving marriage related problems, mensuration problems and would relieve the diseases of her devotees in a wonderful manner. We can perform milk bath to the holy mother Kempamma Devi, and we can also adorn lemon garlands to her during Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Separate shrines are available for Lord Vinayaka, Navagraha, Shiva and Durgai Amman. During Aadi month and Thai month, huge crowd would be there.

The eyes of the Amman’s deity look very beautiful. Chitra Pournami Puja is also grandly performed at this temple, and during that day, the Utsava deity of Amman would be carried out in a flower palanquin which looks very attractive. Kemp means red in Kannada, and hence Ma Kempamma is also called as the Red goddess.The temple is rich in art and architecture. Those who visit the Ulsoor area must have to definitely visit and worship this holy mother Ma Kempamma. Ancient kings who ruled this Ulsoor region used to decorate Ma Kempamma with various kinds of golden ornaments in order to show their love and affection on the holy mother. Ancient poets have praised about Ma Kempamma and they have also sung some few songs.

It is believed that Ma Kempamma had safeguarded the then kings of Ulsoor from enemy attacks, and she also acted as a physician for this Ulsoor area. Whenever the physician was unable to cure the diseases of the people, he used to sincerely worship Ma Kempamma, and the divine mother would give proper solutions to him on his dream by telling the name of the correct medicine. Ma Kemepamma would remove our sins and problems within a fraction of seconds, based on our devotion.She expects only our true bhakti and nothing more else. Hence, let us visit her famous temple at Ulsoor.

“OM MA KEMPAMMA DEVI NAMAHA”
WRITTEN BY
R.HARISHANKAR