Bull Temple in Basavanagudi 

Bull Temple in Bull temple road, Basavanagudi, is one of the oldest temples in the Bangalore, situated in Basavanagudi and dedicated to Nandi, the mount of lord Shiva, was built by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore (Bengaluru) in the 16th century.

The awesome black granite monolithic deity in this temple, Nandi (Sacred Bull), draws devotees from all over the globe. This 4.5 meter tall and six meter long monolithic bull is supposed to be older than the temple housing it.

It is believed that the source of the river Vishva Bharti originates at the feet of the statue. Set off early for Bugle Hill, site of the Bull Temple (Sanctum timings daily 7:30am-11:30am and 4:30-8:30pm).

Nearby is a Ganesha temple (Sri Dodda Ganapathi), which houses an enormous statue of the elephant-headed deity.  You can also have a relaxed time adjoining Dodda Ganapathi temple after you visit both.

Gavi Gangaradeshwara Temple

This cave temple, located in Gavipuram Guttahalli near Basavanagudi witnesses a unique phenomenon that speaks volumes for the architectural and astronomical skills of ancient sculptors.

Gavi Gangadeshwara temple

On 14th/15th January (Makara Sankranthi day) every year, a ray of sunlight passes precisely through the horns of the stone bull outside the temple and illuminates the deity (Shiva Linga) inside the cave.  

Location of Bull temple and other temples nearby:

Where is it: Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore

Nearest Bus-Stand: Bull temple road Bus Stand

Autos are available around the temple.

Photo Credit: mckaysavage and powru 

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