Dodda Ganesha Temple, one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is located in the Basavanagudi South Bangalore neighborhood of Bangalore City. the elephant-headed god who removes impediments and is worshipped first or at the beginning of any religious ceremony. Temple of Dodda Ganesha As you can see one of the largest Lord Ganesha idols in Karnataka. According to the mythology surrounding Doda Ganesha, the word “Dodda” in Kannada means “big,” referring to “Big Ganesha.” This well-known temple’s enormous Ganesha stands 18 feet tall and 16 feet broad. Shakthi Ganapathi and Satya Ganapathi are other names for the Dodda Ganesha Temple. The Dodda Ganesha Temple idol in Basavanagudi is commonly said to be growing on its right side.