Top 10 Most Famous Temples in Bengaluru :
1. Chokkanathaswamy Temple
Nestled in a place called Domlur near the Airport is Benagluru’s oldest temple.
Chokkanathaswamy Temple was built in the 10th century by the Cholas and the presiding deity is Lord Vishnu.
The temple which was once in shambles was renovated 20 years ago. On the pillars of this temple we see Lord Vishnu’s Dashavathars.
Another interesting feature is the pranic energy felt in the temple.
Chokkanathaswamy temple, at Domlur in the Indian city of Bangalore, is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal (the Hindu god Vishnu).
It is one of the oldest temples in the city, dating to the Chola period of the 10th century AD.
This Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is considered as the oldest temple in Bangalore.
There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex and the temple faces west.
One Tamil inscription dated 1270 A.D. on a door frame states that the doors were donated by one Alagiyar and another inscription says of donation by one Talaikattu and one more inscription in Kannada dated 1290 A.D.
states that Poysala Vira Ramanada made donations to the temple.
Vijayanagara style Navaranga and pillars are later editions.
2. Bull Temple at Basavanagudi (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Bull Temple at Basavanagudi (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
This temple is situated in South Bangalore’s NR Colony.
The temple was built in the year 1537 by the local ruler of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire.
The granite structure of the statue of Nandi the Hindu demi-god shaped as a bull is said to be cut out of a single piece of rock.
This is supposed to be the biggest temple of Nandi in the world measuring 15ft in in height and 20 feet in length.
The actual temple is small consisting only of the shrine.
There is also an idol of Lord Ganesha, nearby. Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika a groundnut fair is held in the temple premises and the nut is offered to the deity. This fair is known as Kadalekkayi Parishe.
Dodda Basavana Gudi (the Nandhi Temple) is situated in Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, area of South Bangalore, part of the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. The Hindu temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock.
The bull referred to is a sacred Hindu demi-god, known as Nandi; Nandi is a close devotee and attendant of Shiva.
Dodda Basavana Gudi is said to be the biggest temple to Nandi in the world.
The stone cult image of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter, benne in the local language of Kannada.
There is a cult image of the elephant-headed Hindu deity son of shiva Ganesha close by.
Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa a groundnut fair is held in the temple premises and groundnut is offered to the deity.
This fair is known as 'Kadalekaayi Parishe' in local tongue. Groundnut sellers and devotees throng the place during Kadalekaayi Parishe.
Basavana Gudi is a regular place of visit for tourists and is covered by most of the tour operators including the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
3. Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi
This monolithic Ganesha is in the same temple complex as the Nandi statue.
It stands about 18 ft. in height and 16 ft. in width.
This Ganapati is popularly known as Shakthi Ganapati or Satya Ganapati .
The idol is adorned with different decorations each day of the week.
On one of the days this huge idol is covered in butter weighing over 100 kg’s. People from different walks of life come here to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha.
The famous Dodda Ganesha Temple is located on the Bull Temple Road in Basavanagudi, Bangalore.
This ancient temple is found just next to Bull temple and close to Bugle Rock Park.
Dodda Ganesha Temple is one of the popular landmarks in Bangalore.
Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi was constructed by Kempegowda I, the founder of Bangalore. Once upon a time while he was strolling, he found a number of rocks and one of the boulders had a shape of Ganesha engraved on them. Kempegowda, therefore ordered his sculptors to convert the shape into a massive as well as fantastic single stone idol of Lord Ganesha.
The huge Ganesha of this popular temple is 18 ft tall in height and 16 ft wide. The lord is also generally known as Shakthi Ganapathi or Satya Ganapthi. It is usually believed that the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi is growing on its right side.
The Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi attracts devotees from different localities of Bangalore.
Devotees come here to get blessings of Lord Ganapathi.
What make this Ganapathi idol more eye-catching to the people is, the different sorts of decorations which are done during the week.
One of the most famous decorations is the butter coating (Benne Alankara) to the idol.
Over 100 KGs of butter (Benne) is needed for to apply to the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple.
Entry timings are from Morning 7 AM to 12.30 PM and Evening: 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM.
Address:
Sri Dodda Ganapathi Temple,Bull Temple Road,Basavanagudi,Bengaluru,Karnataka,India.
4. Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple
Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple
This Cave Temple is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.
This 9th century temple is said to have been cut out of a single rock and is also famous for its stone discs in the forecourt.
It is one amongst the few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main idol being a Shivalinga. The front of the temple is adorned by a sculptor of Nandi.
The temple also has a rare sculpture of the fire god Agni, with his two heads, seven hands and three legs.
This temple see’s the largest crowd on the festival of Shivaratri.
Devotees gather here on Makara Sankaranti day when it is believed that at a particular moment in the evening the sun’s rays fall directly on the Shivalinga inside the cave.
The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and again from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple also Gavipuram Cave Temple, an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, is located in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka in India.
The temple is famous for its mysterious stone discs in the forecourt and the exact planning allowing the Sun to shine on shrine in certain time of the year.
The ancient temple was cut out of a monolithic rock probably in the 9th century.
It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Deity in the main shrine is Shivalinga, in the front of the temple there is also Nandi sculpture.
The temple contains also a rare idol of Agni, the God of fire.
There are other idols inside including the idol of Agnimurthi, which has two heads, seven hands and three legs.
Those worshipping this deity believe it will cure one of all eye defects.
This is one of few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Shiva and is visited by hundreds of devotees during Shivaratri.
5. The ISKON
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple is located in North Bangalore.
It is well connected to the rest of the city through various modes of transports. Visitors may access the details below, on how to reach the sanctum sanctorum from major bus stands, railway stations and the Bengaluru International Airport.
Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple- This temple is situated at Hare Krishna Hill at West Chord road.
This Neo-Classical temple is attached to a cultural complex occupying a seven acre hillock. It was built to commemorate the birth centennial of Sri Prabhupada the founder of ISKON.
With its ornate temple arches, fountains and elaborated Rajagopuram this temple is a feast for the eyes.
The four temple Gopurams are attached by a glass canopy.
The deities worshiped are Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga, Sri Srinivasa Govinda and Sri Prahlada Narasimha.
There is also a Vedic Museum, an exhibition area, and a lecture hall.
The ISKON Vedic Theatre where multimedia Vedic films are shown. The Temple also has lodging facilities for devotees.
The timings are from 4:15 am to 5:00 am; 7:15 am to 1:00 pm; 4:00 pm to 8:20 pm.
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple is located in North Bangalore. It is well connected to the rest of the city through various modes of transports. Visitors may access the details below, on how to reach the sanctum sanctorum from major bus stands, railway stations and the Bengaluru International Airport.
6. The Shiva Temple on Airport Road
It is impossible to miss the 65 foot high Statute of Lord Shiva seated in Lotus position, on Airport Road. Built in the year 1995 this architectural wonder is a must visit place for all tourists. It has a grand look and a towering presence. Over four lakh devotees visit this statue on the day of festivals. It has the backdrop of Mount Kailash the Lord’s heavenly abode and the river Ganga flowing from his matted locks as depicted in mythology. The Timings are from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
7. Banashankari Temple
Situated in the busy Kanakapura Road is the famous temple of Banashankari Amma .This temple was built in the year 1915 and the deity Banashankari Amma too was positioned there the same year. The Goddess Banashankari Amma is worshiped by many during the Rahukala to remove all obstacles and hardships. Though the temple is open on all days of the week, devotees throng the temple from dawn to dusk on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to offer special pujas to the goddess.
The main festivals celebrated are the Birthday of the deity on the 13th of September the, Dashera festival in October and the temple anniversary during Pushya Maasa which falls between the December and January. The timings are from 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
Banashankari Temple
Situated in the busy Kanakapura Road is the famous temple of Banashankari Amma .
This temple was built in the year 1915 and the deity Banashankari Amma too was positioned there the same year.
The Goddess Banashankari Amma is worshiped by many during the Rahukala to remove all obstacles and hardships.
Though the temple is open on all days of the week, devotees throng the temple from dawn to dusk on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to offer special pujas to the goddess.
The main festivals celebrated are the Birthday of the deity on the 13th of September the, Dashera festival in October and the temple anniversary during Pushya Maasa which falls between the December and January.
Banashankari, abbreviated as BSK, is a neighbourhood near to South Bangalore. It gets its name from the Banashankari Amma Temple on Kanakapura Road, one of Bangalore's oldest and well known temples, which was constructed by Subramanya Shetty in 1915.[citation needed]
'The new Banashankari temple is ready'(2013)
Banashankari is the largest locality in Bangalore, extending all the way from Mysore Road to Kanakapura Road.
It is bounded by Girinagar and Rajarajeshwari Nagar in the west, Basavangudi in the north, Jayanagar and J.P. Nagar in the east, and Padmanabhanagar, Kumaraswamy Layout, ISRO Layout, Vasanthapura and Uttarahalli in the south.
The timings are from 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
8. Venkataramanswamy Temple, Basavanagudi
This temple is situated at Visvesvarapuram at Basavanagudi. This temple was built over 300 years ago and is home to some very interesting and intricate carvings. Though it is a relatively small temple the lion brackets and carvings of human and animal figures make it a unique example of Dravidian civilization. The figures of the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva adorn the walls. The idol in the sanctum sanitarium, is Lord Venkatarama. The people not only come to this temple to pray but also to marvel at the architecture.
Timings 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
9. Sugreeva Venkateshwara Temple
This temple Located in the Balepet area houses idols of Sugreeva and Venkateshwara. In the sanctum sanatorium placed on a pedestal is the temple i of Lord Venkateshwara. The Sugreeva idol, standing six feet in high may be mistaken for Lord Hanuman. The long teeth on either side of the mouth are the only thing which helps one understands the difference.
Sugreev Venkateshwar Temple is located at Balepet area in Bangalore and it houses idols of Sugreeva and Venkateshwara.
The idol of Sugreev, the monkey-king and friend of Rama is found with folded hand in a stance resembling prayer to the Lord Rama.
The Sugreeva idol is about six feet in height and appears like Hanuman.
According to the temple legend, the idol is seen in a scene of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
The inner shrine of the temple has an idol of Lord Venkateshwara placed on a pedestal.
The devotees are allowed to pray at the temple from 8AM to 6 PM.
The temple timings are from 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
10. The Kanyakaparameshwari Temple
This temple is situated in in Kumara Park. The Goddess Kanyakaparameshwari is the main deity in this temple. The temple is also unique because of its Marble work as well as the Murals done on its walls .The Murals depict the scenes from the Bhagavad Gita and Vasavi history. Murals of holy places as well as of ancient Rishi’s can also be seen. The Darpana Mandira meaning mirror Temple is also a main feature of this temple.
1. Chokkanathaswamy Temple
Nestled in a place called Domlur near the Airport is Benagluru’s oldest temple.
Chokkanathaswamy Temple was built in the 10th century by the Cholas and the presiding deity is Lord Vishnu.
The temple which was once in shambles was renovated 20 years ago. On the pillars of this temple we see Lord Vishnu’s Dashavathars.
Another interesting feature is the pranic energy felt in the temple.
Chokkanathaswamy temple, at Domlur in the Indian city of Bangalore, is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal (the Hindu god Vishnu).
It is one of the oldest temples in the city, dating to the Chola period of the 10th century AD.
This Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is considered as the oldest temple in Bangalore.
There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex and the temple faces west.
One Tamil inscription dated 1270 A.D. on a door frame states that the doors were donated by one Alagiyar and another inscription says of donation by one Talaikattu and one more inscription in Kannada dated 1290 A.D.
states that Poysala Vira Ramanada made donations to the temple.
Vijayanagara style Navaranga and pillars are later editions.
2. Bull Temple at Basavanagudi (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Bull Temple at Basavanagudi (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
This temple is situated in South Bangalore’s NR Colony.
The temple was built in the year 1537 by the local ruler of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire.
The granite structure of the statue of Nandi the Hindu demi-god shaped as a bull is said to be cut out of a single piece of rock.
This is supposed to be the biggest temple of Nandi in the world measuring 15ft in in height and 20 feet in length.
The actual temple is small consisting only of the shrine.
There is also an idol of Lord Ganesha, nearby. Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika a groundnut fair is held in the temple premises and the nut is offered to the deity. This fair is known as Kadalekkayi Parishe.
Dodda Basavana Gudi (the Nandhi Temple) is situated in Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, area of South Bangalore, part of the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. The Hindu temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock.
The bull referred to is a sacred Hindu demi-god, known as Nandi; Nandi is a close devotee and attendant of Shiva.
Dodda Basavana Gudi is said to be the biggest temple to Nandi in the world.
The stone cult image of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter, benne in the local language of Kannada.
There is a cult image of the elephant-headed Hindu deity son of shiva Ganesha close by.
Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa a groundnut fair is held in the temple premises and groundnut is offered to the deity.
This fair is known as 'Kadalekaayi Parishe' in local tongue. Groundnut sellers and devotees throng the place during Kadalekaayi Parishe.
Basavana Gudi is a regular place of visit for tourists and is covered by most of the tour operators including the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
3. Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi
This monolithic Ganesha is in the same temple complex as the Nandi statue.
It stands about 18 ft. in height and 16 ft. in width.
This Ganapati is popularly known as Shakthi Ganapati or Satya Ganapati .
The idol is adorned with different decorations each day of the week.
On one of the days this huge idol is covered in butter weighing over 100 kg’s. People from different walks of life come here to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha.
The famous Dodda Ganesha Temple is located on the Bull Temple Road in Basavanagudi, Bangalore.
This ancient temple is found just next to Bull temple and close to Bugle Rock Park.
Dodda Ganesha Temple is one of the popular landmarks in Bangalore.
Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi was constructed by Kempegowda I, the founder of Bangalore. Once upon a time while he was strolling, he found a number of rocks and one of the boulders had a shape of Ganesha engraved on them. Kempegowda, therefore ordered his sculptors to convert the shape into a massive as well as fantastic single stone idol of Lord Ganesha.
The huge Ganesha of this popular temple is 18 ft tall in height and 16 ft wide. The lord is also generally known as Shakthi Ganapathi or Satya Ganapthi. It is usually believed that the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi is growing on its right side.
The Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi attracts devotees from different localities of Bangalore.
Devotees come here to get blessings of Lord Ganapathi.
What make this Ganapathi idol more eye-catching to the people is, the different sorts of decorations which are done during the week.
One of the most famous decorations is the butter coating (Benne Alankara) to the idol.
Over 100 KGs of butter (Benne) is needed for to apply to the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple.
Entry timings are from Morning 7 AM to 12.30 PM and Evening: 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM.
Address:
Sri Dodda Ganapathi Temple,Bull Temple Road,Basavanagudi,Bengaluru,Karnataka,India.
4. Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple
Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple
This Cave Temple is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.
This 9th century temple is said to have been cut out of a single rock and is also famous for its stone discs in the forecourt.
It is one amongst the few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main idol being a Shivalinga. The front of the temple is adorned by a sculptor of Nandi.
The temple also has a rare sculpture of the fire god Agni, with his two heads, seven hands and three legs.
This temple see’s the largest crowd on the festival of Shivaratri.
Devotees gather here on Makara Sankaranti day when it is believed that at a particular moment in the evening the sun’s rays fall directly on the Shivalinga inside the cave.
The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and again from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple also Gavipuram Cave Temple, an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, is located in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka in India.
The temple is famous for its mysterious stone discs in the forecourt and the exact planning allowing the Sun to shine on shrine in certain time of the year.
The ancient temple was cut out of a monolithic rock probably in the 9th century.
It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Deity in the main shrine is Shivalinga, in the front of the temple there is also Nandi sculpture.
The temple contains also a rare idol of Agni, the God of fire.
There are other idols inside including the idol of Agnimurthi, which has two heads, seven hands and three legs.
Those worshipping this deity believe it will cure one of all eye defects.
This is one of few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Shiva and is visited by hundreds of devotees during Shivaratri.
5. The ISKON
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple is located in North Bangalore.
It is well connected to the rest of the city through various modes of transports. Visitors may access the details below, on how to reach the sanctum sanctorum from major bus stands, railway stations and the Bengaluru International Airport.
Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple- This temple is situated at Hare Krishna Hill at West Chord road.
This Neo-Classical temple is attached to a cultural complex occupying a seven acre hillock. It was built to commemorate the birth centennial of Sri Prabhupada the founder of ISKON.
With its ornate temple arches, fountains and elaborated Rajagopuram this temple is a feast for the eyes.
The four temple Gopurams are attached by a glass canopy.
The deities worshiped are Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga, Sri Srinivasa Govinda and Sri Prahlada Narasimha.
There is also a Vedic Museum, an exhibition area, and a lecture hall.
The ISKON Vedic Theatre where multimedia Vedic films are shown. The Temple also has lodging facilities for devotees.
The timings are from 4:15 am to 5:00 am; 7:15 am to 1:00 pm; 4:00 pm to 8:20 pm.
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple is located in North Bangalore. It is well connected to the rest of the city through various modes of transports. Visitors may access the details below, on how to reach the sanctum sanctorum from major bus stands, railway stations and the Bengaluru International Airport.
6. The Shiva Temple on Airport Road
It is impossible to miss the 65 foot high Statute of Lord Shiva seated in Lotus position, on Airport Road. Built in the year 1995 this architectural wonder is a must visit place for all tourists. It has a grand look and a towering presence. Over four lakh devotees visit this statue on the day of festivals. It has the backdrop of Mount Kailash the Lord’s heavenly abode and the river Ganga flowing from his matted locks as depicted in mythology. The Timings are from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
7. Banashankari Temple
Situated in the busy Kanakapura Road is the famous temple of Banashankari Amma .This temple was built in the year 1915 and the deity Banashankari Amma too was positioned there the same year. The Goddess Banashankari Amma is worshiped by many during the Rahukala to remove all obstacles and hardships. Though the temple is open on all days of the week, devotees throng the temple from dawn to dusk on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to offer special pujas to the goddess.
The main festivals celebrated are the Birthday of the deity on the 13th of September the, Dashera festival in October and the temple anniversary during Pushya Maasa which falls between the December and January. The timings are from 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
Banashankari Temple
Situated in the busy Kanakapura Road is the famous temple of Banashankari Amma .
This temple was built in the year 1915 and the deity Banashankari Amma too was positioned there the same year.
The Goddess Banashankari Amma is worshiped by many during the Rahukala to remove all obstacles and hardships.
Though the temple is open on all days of the week, devotees throng the temple from dawn to dusk on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to offer special pujas to the goddess.
The main festivals celebrated are the Birthday of the deity on the 13th of September the, Dashera festival in October and the temple anniversary during Pushya Maasa which falls between the December and January.
Banashankari, abbreviated as BSK, is a neighbourhood near to South Bangalore. It gets its name from the Banashankari Amma Temple on Kanakapura Road, one of Bangalore's oldest and well known temples, which was constructed by Subramanya Shetty in 1915.[citation needed]
'The new Banashankari temple is ready'(2013)
Banashankari is the largest locality in Bangalore, extending all the way from Mysore Road to Kanakapura Road.
It is bounded by Girinagar and Rajarajeshwari Nagar in the west, Basavangudi in the north, Jayanagar and J.P. Nagar in the east, and Padmanabhanagar, Kumaraswamy Layout, ISRO Layout, Vasanthapura and Uttarahalli in the south.
The timings are from 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
8. Venkataramanswamy Temple, Basavanagudi
This temple is situated at Visvesvarapuram at Basavanagudi. This temple was built over 300 years ago and is home to some very interesting and intricate carvings. Though it is a relatively small temple the lion brackets and carvings of human and animal figures make it a unique example of Dravidian civilization. The figures of the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva adorn the walls. The idol in the sanctum sanitarium, is Lord Venkatarama. The people not only come to this temple to pray but also to marvel at the architecture.
Timings 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
9. Sugreeva Venkateshwara Temple
This temple Located in the Balepet area houses idols of Sugreeva and Venkateshwara. In the sanctum sanatorium placed on a pedestal is the temple i of Lord Venkateshwara. The Sugreeva idol, standing six feet in high may be mistaken for Lord Hanuman. The long teeth on either side of the mouth are the only thing which helps one understands the difference.
Sugreev Venkateshwar Temple is located at Balepet area in Bangalore and it houses idols of Sugreeva and Venkateshwara.
The idol of Sugreev, the monkey-king and friend of Rama is found with folded hand in a stance resembling prayer to the Lord Rama.
The Sugreeva idol is about six feet in height and appears like Hanuman.
According to the temple legend, the idol is seen in a scene of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
The inner shrine of the temple has an idol of Lord Venkateshwara placed on a pedestal.
The devotees are allowed to pray at the temple from 8AM to 6 PM.
The temple timings are from 06:00 AM To 08:00 PM.
10. The Kanyakaparameshwari Temple
This temple is situated in in Kumara Park. The Goddess Kanyakaparameshwari is the main deity in this temple. The temple is also unique because of its Marble work as well as the Murals done on its walls .The Murals depict the scenes from the Bhagavad Gita and Vasavi history. Murals of holy places as well as of ancient Rishi’s can also be seen. The Darpana Mandira meaning mirror Temple is also a main feature of this temple.
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