The Nandhi Temple
Located in the Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, area of South Bengaluru, part of the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also known as ‘Dodda Basavana Gudi’ or ‘The Bull Temple’. This temple is dedicated for worship of the sacred bull in Hinduism known as Nandi, Lord Shiva’s vahana. The temple boasts a Dravidian architecture which was built by the Kempe Gowda. Apart from the magnificent statue of the bull at the entrance there is a beautiful statue of Ganesh placed inside the premises of the temple.
Location: Bull Temple Rd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Timings: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Famous For: The bull statue in the entrance is built of a single granite stone
Shivoham Shiva Temple
It is a famous Shiv Temple dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva and a popular spiritual destination located on Old Airport Road in Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple complex contains a marvellously constructed statue of Lord Shiva, with the Holy Ganga flowing out of his matted locks.
Location: 97, HAL Old Airport Road, Kemp fort mall Parking, Ramagiri, Murgesh Pallya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017
Timings: Open 24 Hours
Famous For: This temple is known for the 65 feet tall idol of Shiva
Banashankari Amma Temple
Built-in the 7th century, the temple is popularly known as Banashankari or Vanashankari since it is located in the holy region of Tilakaaranya forest. The temple is devoted to the Shakambhari, an incarnation of goddess Parvati. It is a major attraction of devotees from Karnataka as well as the neighboring state of Maharashtra.
Location: S Kariyappa Road, Kanakpura Main Road, Sarbandapalya, Banashankari Temple Ward, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070
Timings: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Famous For: devotees of the goddess Parvati are found in large numbers
Someshwara Temple
Another in the list of the best temples in Bangalore is the Someshwara temple which is located at the banks of the Ulsoor Lake. This temple was built during the reign of the Chola empire and its historic architecture still speaks the story. In the 16th century, the Kempe Gowda renovated the temple and during that the gopurams (towers) were also added. There are carvings in the wall which reflect the story of Shiva’s marriage to Parvati. The beautiful architecture of the temple is surely going to mesmerize you.
Location: Anugraha Layout, Ramanashree Enclave, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076, India
Timings: 6AM-Noon, 5:30PM-9PM
Famous For: 48 Beautiful and intricately carved pillars of Vijayanagar Era
Big Bull Temple
This is a 16th century Bull temple which is located at the heritage location of Basavanagudi at southwest Bangalore which is also called the home of many ancient temples. Built in a Dravidian architecture style, this temple was constructed under the rule of Kempe Gowda who was one the ruler of Vijaynagar. The name of the temple is kept after the gigantic monolithic Nandi which is the main highlight. Adjoining to this temple there is the Dodda Ganeshana Gudi which can be visited after.
Location: Bull Temple Rd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
Timings: 5:45 AM-8 PM
Famous For: its name is kept after gigantic monolithic Nandi, which is the major highlight