Get complete details on Shri Bande Mahakali Temple – timings, address and directions to reach. Also, find stay options nearby. The Shri Bande Mahakali Temple , located near Kempambudhi lake in Bangalore, is a revered site dating back over 1200 years. Dedicated to the powerful Goddess Mahakali , known for dispelling evil and negativity, this temple attracts numerous devotees seeking blessings and spiritual solace. The vibrant atmosphere during festivals like Navaratri adds to the temple 's allure, with beautifully adorned decorations and live telecasts of rituals enhancing the experience. Sree Bande Mahakali Amma Temple Situated next to Kempambudhi lake and opposite to Veerabhadra Swamy temple , Sree Bande Mahakali Amma temple is one of the powerful temples in the area. Believed to be 1200 years old, the main deity of the temple Mahakali is supposed to ward off any evil energy including that created by black magic. A temple of great antiquity with over 600 years of history, Sri Bandi Mahankali is a manifesto of Mahakali/Durga, naturally formed on stone ( Bande , called in local language, Kannada).