ISKCON
Sri Radha Krishna Temple
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple Dedicated to the worship of Sri Radha
Krishna, this temple exemplifies the traditional temple architecture combined
with the modern elements of construction. It is a magnificent structure containing
the shrines of Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Krishna Balarama, Nitai Gauranga,
Srinivasa Govinda and Prahlada Narasimha. The temple is located in Rajajinagar
about 5-6 km from central bus station/railway station, and 2 km from
Yeshwantpur railway station. The clean surroundings and the spiritual
atmosphere of the temple make it a must-visit.
Darshan:
7:15 am to 1:00 pm and
4:15 pm to 8:30 pm.
Bus route:
From Majestic – K-5, 78A, 252F, 252H, 80, 80(A to G)
From City Market – 76, 77, 77(D, E, F)
From Shivajinagar – 79 (D to H)
Alight at Mahalakshmi layout entrance stop
and from there it is a 5-minute walk to the temple.
Address:ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Hare
Krishna Hill, Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010.
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Bull temple is dedicated
for the worship of Nandi (the sacred Bull), the carrier of Lord Shiva. This
temple is renowned as the Deity of Nandi here is one of the largest of its
kind in the world. The gigantic structure carved out of a single piece of
granite rock measures 15 feet (height) by 20 feet (length) and attracts a
large number of devotees and tourists. The temple located in N.R. Colony, on
the south of Bull Temple road was built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, the founder
of Bangalore.
Bull temple is a venue
for the annual groundnut fair (known as Kadalekayi Parishe in Kannada) in the
month of Karthika (November-December) when the farmers make an offering of
their first harvest of groundnuts to the sacred bull and sell groundnuts in
the fair.
Darshan: 7:00
am to 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bus route:
From Majestic - V-HOHO-1 to 7
From Shivajinagar - V-HOHO-4, 5, 7
Address:
Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore – 560 004
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Dodda Ganapathi Temple, situated on Bull
Temple Road, Basavanagudi is the most famous of all the Ganesha temples in
Bangalore. The word ‘Dodda’ (which means big in Kannada) before ‘Ganapathi’
signifies the large sized Deity of Lord Ganesha in the temple. This impressive
Ganesha Deity measuring 18 feet in height and 16 feet in width is sure to leave
the visitors spellbound.
Dodda Ganapathi, also called Satya
Ganapathi and Shakthi Ganapathi is adorned every day with different items like butter,
fruits, vegetables, turmeric and kumkum powder. Among them, the butter
decoration is very unique as the Deity anointed with over 100 kg of butter
looks magnificent and fascinates the devotees. This place is just next to the famous
Bull Temple on the same road
Darshan: 7 am to 12.30 pm and 5.30 pm
to 8.30 pm
Bus
route:
From Majestic - V-HOHO-1 to 7
From Shivajinagar - V-HOHO-4, 5, 7
Address:
Sri Dodda Ganapathi Temple,
Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore – 560 019
The Someshwara temple located in Halasuru is
one of the ancient beautiful temples of Bangalore. The presiding Deity here is
Lord Someshwara, another name of Lord Shiva. Apart
from Someshwara, four more lingas - Bheemeshwara, Nanjundeshwara,
Arunachaleshwara and Chandramouleeshwara - grace the temple. The temple structure is marvellous with most of the basic elements
following the Vijayanagara architecture. Built by Kempe Gowda, it is adorned with
many notable sculptures and decorative features. The major features of the
temple - the impressive Rajagopura with a Dhwajastambha in the front, mantapas
and several sculptures depicting the stories from the Puranas - capture the
attention of the visitors.
Maha Shivaratri is the main festival
celebrated here. Other festivals include
the Brahmotsava and the Kamakshamma Pallakki Utsava.
Darshan:
6 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm.
Bus
route:
From Majestic - 131, 138, 314 (B, D, E, H, T, X)
From City Market - 314 (C, F, G)
From Shivajinagar - K-1, 197, 139, 314 (A, N, P)
Address:
Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple Road, Ulsoor,
Bangalore - 560 008.
Landmark: Near Ulsoor Police Station
Gavi
Gangadhareshwara Temple
This is one of the ancient
celebrated temples in Bangalore, dedicated to Lord Gangadhareshwara (Lord
Shiva). It is situated in a Gavi
(meaning cave in Kannada) and therefore it is well-known as the Gavi
Gangadhareshwara Temple. The temple is located in Gavipuram about 3 km from the
City Market and is stated to have been cut of a single piece of rock. It is a
good example of a rock-cut architecture of 9th century.
This place witnesses a large
crowd of devotees on the days of Makara Sankranti and Shivaratri. The day of
Makara Sankranti is of special significance here as it is only on this day that
a beam of sun rays passes between the horns of the statue of Nandi (the sacred
bull) situated outside of the temple at the entrance and directly falls on the
Shiva-linga inside the cave, illuminating it with the natural light for an hour.
This is truly an architectural wonder.
Darshan: 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Bus
route:
From Majestic – 35, V-HOHO-1 to 7
From City Market – 35
From Shivajinagar – 37D, V-HOHO-2, 4, 5, 7
Address:
Lakshmipura main road, Gavipuram, Kempe Gowda
Nagar, Bangalore.
Prasanna Veeranjaneya Temple
This is one of the beautiful temples in
Bangalore. Located in Mahalakshmi Layout, the 40-year-old shrine is dedicated
to Sri Anjaneya (Hanuman) and is at a short distance (about 5 min. walk) from
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna temple.
The unique feature of this temple is the
enthralling 22-foot tall Deity of Anjaneya, carved out of a single rock. The
serene atmosphere of the temple in addition to the charming Deity will
certainly have a soothing effect on the visitors.
Behind the main Deity, there are also a
small shrine of Lord Rama with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman and two other
shrines of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi.
The major ceremonies conducted here Hanumat
Jayanthi, the temple anniversary and Benne Alankara (decorating the Deity of
Anjaneya with about 420 kg of butter).
Darshan:
6 am to 8.30 pm
Bus
route:
From Majestic – K-5, 78A, 252F, 252H, 80,
80(A to G)
From City Market – 76, 77, 77(D, E, F)
From Shivajinagar – 79 (D to H)
Address:
Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple, 12th
Cross Road, Mahalakshmi Layout,
Bangalore - 560 086
Kote
Venkataramana Temple
This attractive shrine located just beside
Tippu Sultan's palace near City Market is one of the ancient temples in
Bangalore, dating back to the sixteenth century. Built in the Dravidian
architecture by the then ruler of Mysore Sri Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, it is
appreciated for the beautiful stone carvings.
Lord Venkateshwara is the presiding Deity
worshipped here.
On the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi which
is the major festival observed here, large crowds of devotees visit this temple
to seek the blessings of the Lord.
One can easily reach this place from any
part of the city by taking a BMTC bus to City Market from where it is a
walkable distance.
Address:
Kote Venkataramana Temple, Albert Victor Rd
(near City Market), Chamarajpet, Bangalore.
The
temple of Goddess Banashankari is located in Banashankari on Kanakapura Road.
Built in 1915, this place of worship draws a large number of devotees who visit
the temple and pray to the Goddess to remove their distresses. Tuesday, Friday
and Sunday are the days that witness a throng of devotees here.
What
distinguishes this temple from other ones is the time of the puja performed
here. Surprisingly, the Goddess is worshipped during Rahukala which is
considered inappropriate for performing any auspicious ceremonies.
The major festivals here
are the birth anniversary of Goddess Banashankari, the Dasara festival and the
temple anniversary.
Darshan: 6:00 am to 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm to
9:00 pm
Bus
route:
From Majestic – 12, most of the buses in 210, 211, 212 and 215 series
From City Market – Most of the buses in 210, 211, 212 and 213 series
From Shivajinagar – Most of the buses in 13 series
Address:
S Kariyappa Road, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560070
Lord
Venkateshwara Temple, TTD, Vyalikaval
If you are unable to visit the
Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, you might consider giving a
visit to Lord Venkateshwara Temple at Vyalikaval. The Deities here, sculpted by
TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) exactly resemble those in the Tirumala
temple.
Here you can have darshan of Lord
Venkateshwara, Goddess Padmavati, Andal Ammavaru, Lord Rama, Mother Sita,
Lakshmana, Hanuman, Lord Ganesha and Sri Radha Krishna.
Another unique feature of this temple,
built as per the guidance of TTD temple architects is that the Deity worship is
performed as it is done in the Tirumala temple. Moreover, the contributions
that you make here shall be credited to TTD Hundi at Tirupathi. You can also
book e-darshan tickets and offer other services at the TTD information center
here.
Every Saturday, those who visit this temple
can buy a Tirupathi Laddu here for Rs. 25.
Bus route:
From Majestic – 104, TR-6
From City Market – TR-6
From Shivajinagar – 100, 241S
Alight at Bhashyam Circle, Sadashiva
Nagara. From there it is a 5-minute walk to the temple.
Address:
Sri Venkateshwara Temple, The TTD Center, Garden Park Extension, 16th Cross,
Vyalikaval, Bangalore - 560 003.
Devagiri
Sree Venkateshwara Temple
This temple is located on Devagiri, a
hillock in Banashankari. As you approach this place, you will be impressed with
the 108-foot-tall Rajagopuram.
Here the presiding Deity is Lord
Venkateshwara who seems to be an exact replica of the Deity in Tirupati, Andhra
Pradesh. On either side of the Lord, there are the Deities of Lord Ganesha and
Goddess Padmavathi. The temple houses a Kalyana Mantapa, a Mukha Mantapa,
Addalu Mantapa, etc. along with the shrines of Navagrahas and Sri Hanuman.
Devotees throng this temple on Saturdays
and on Vaikuntha Ekadashi. The main seva that is offered here is Thirukalyana
Seva (the divine wedding ceremony of the Lord).
From Majestic – 12, most of the buses in 210, 211, 212 and 215 series
From City Market – Most of the buses in 210, 211, 212 and 213 series
From Shivajinagar – Most of the buses in 13 series
Address:Devagiri Sree Venkateshwara Temple (Near B.D.A. Complex), 15th Main, 22nd
Cross, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560070.
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