Annamma Devi is worshipped as a grama devathe (village/local deity) in the Bengaluru region (now Bengaluru / Bangalore), especially in older village-areas.
According to the local legend referenced in some sources, she was the tutelary deity for the area of “Bendakalooru” (an older name for part of Bangalore) during the time of Kempegowda (the founder of the city).
The temple or shrine associated with her is located in and around what is now the city (for example, there are mentions of a shrine in Varthur / Devasthanagalu, Bengaluru) devoted to her.
As a local goddess, she appears in the category of suburban or peri-urban tutelary deities of Bengaluru, alongside others like Kempamma, Patalamma, Mutyalamma. These deities traditionally link to village-settlement histories, boundaries, guardian roles and community protection.
The fact that there is a “mahotsava” (festival) and procession in her name suggests she is still an active part of local devotional practice.
The name “Annama Bai” might be a colloquial variation of “Annamma Devi” — “Bai” being used in some Kannada-speaking regions to refer to a revered woman/goddess. It’s possible this version is informal.
The exact origin story, age of the shrine, precise lineage of worship and how the temple evolved over time remain unclear.
Because this is a local deity, many traditions may be oral and vary across neighbourhoods.
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