Popular Temples In Bangalore

Dharmaraya Swamy Temple

Dharmaraya Swamy Temple is a famous temple situated in Bangalore city. It is unique as it is dedicated to the Pandavas and not found anywhere else in India.

The exact historical background of the city and the history of the temple like the name of the builder, date of construction is not clear.
When we look at the history of the temple, it is believed that the temple was constructed by the Ganga Arasu people. These people also known as Vanniya Kula Kshatriyas had migrated from north Tamil Nadu i.e. the present Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Neelagiri areas to the southern Mysore area.

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Dodda Ganeshana Gudi

Dodda Basavana Gudi (the Bull Temple) is situated in the N.R. Colony, Basavanagudi, area of South Bangalore, part of the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. The Hindu temple is inside the 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.

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Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple

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.

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Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore

Halasuru Someshwara Temple , located in the suburb of Halasuru (also called Ulsoor) in Bangalore city (also Bengaluru) is a dedicated to the deity Someshwara (the Hindu god Shiva). It is the oldest temple in the city and dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire period. According to art critic and historian George Michell, the temple belongs to the early 17th century rule of Hirya Kempe Gowda II.

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Hulimavu cave Temple

The Hulimav Cave Temple, also known as the Hulimav Shiva Cave Temple or simply the Cave Temple, is located in Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road, Karnataka, India, very close to the BGS National Public School. The Cave Temple is administered by the Sri Sri Bala Gangadaraswami Mutt. It is stated that a saint did tapas in the cave for many years and his samadhi is also found inside. One can feel the vibration if one enters the cave and stands before the samadhi.

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Temples for 27 Stars

Each human being borne in a nachatra and it’s called his Jenma Nachatra. Each Nachatra is having separate temples and if one visits and prays in the temple of his janma nachatra at least once a year it is said to be very rewarding for his all well being. The temples are listed order wise from star ashwini.

1. Ashwini- Maruntheeswarar Thirukovil-situated in Thiruthuraipoondi- 30 kms from Thiruvaur

2. Bharani- Agneeswarar Thirukovil-situated in Nalladai-on the way to Karaikal from Mailadudurai Vianedunkadu

3. Krittikai- Kathra sundareshwarar Thirukovil - situated in Kancha Nagaram - 8 kms from Mayiladuthurai to Poombukar

4. Rohini- Pandavathootha perumal Thirukovil - situated in opposite road where Kanchi Egambareshwararkovil is situated

5. Mirugasheerisham- Aadhi narayanaperumal Thirukovil - situated in 1 km from mugoondanur busstop -50 kms from thanjavur on the way to thiruvarur.

6. Thruvathirai- Abayavartheeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Athirampattinam- 82kms from Thanjavur Viapattukottai.

7. Punarpoosam- Athitheeswarar Thirukovil - situated in old Vaniyambadi - 70 kms from Vellore Tokrishnagiri.

8. Poosam- Atchayapureeswarar Thirukovil - situated in north direction from Vilangulam Vilaku - 30 kms from Pattukottai to Rameshvaram.

9. Ayilyam- Karkadeshwarar Thirukovil - 2 kms from Thiruvisa Nallore- 11 kms from Kumbakonam Tosuryanar kovil route

10. Magam- Magalingeshwarar Thirukovil - 2 kms from Viralipatti Vilaku - 12 kms from Thindukkal Tonattham route

11. Pooram- Sri Hari theertheswarar Thirukovil -situated in Thiruvarankulam - 7 kms from Pudukottai to Pattukottai route.

12. Utthiram - Mangalyeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Idayatru Mangalam - 22 kms from Thiruchi to Lalkudi

13. Hastham- Kiruba koobacheswarar Thirukovil - situated in Komal (8 kms from Kuttalam) - Kumabakonam to Mayiladuthurai route

14. Chitirai- Chitira ratha vallaba perumal Thirukovil - situated in 3 kms from Kuruvithurai - 23 kms from Madurai

15. Swathi- Thathreeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Sithukadu - 8 kms from Poondamalli to thandukarairoute

16. Visagam- Muthukumaraswamy Thirukovil - 7 kms from Thirumalaikovil - 155 kms from Madurai to Senkottai.

17. Anusham- Mahalakshmipureeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Thirunindriyur - 7 kms from Mayiladuthurai to Seergali route

18. Kettai- Varatharaja perumal Thirukovil - 1/2 km from Pasupathi kovil - 13 kms from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur route

19. Moolam-Singeeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Mappedu - 45 kms from Chennai Koyambedu to Thakkolam route

20. Pooradam- Agasha Pureeswaar Thirukovil - situated in Kaduveli (4 kms from kallanai) - 13 kms from Thanjavur to Thiruvayaru

21. Uthiradam- Brammapureeshwarar Thirukovil - situated in poongudi (3 kms from okkoor- 12 kms from sivagangai to karaikudi route

22. Thituvonam-Prasanna venkatesha perumal Thirukovil - situated in Thirupaarkadal (2 kms from Kaveripakkam -20 kms from vellore to chennai route.

23. Svittam- Brammananapureeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Korukai (4kms from magamagam lakewest)- Kumbakonam to Maruthanalur route

24. Sathayam- Agnipureeswarar Thirukovil - situated in Thirupugalur-Naannilam to Nagapattinam route

25. Pooratathi- Thiruvaneshwar Thirukovil - situated in Ranganathapuram ( 2kms from Agarapettai) - 17kms from Thiruvayaru to Thirukattupalli route

26. Uthiratathi- Sagasralaksmeeshwarar Thirukovil - situated in Theeyathoor (21 kms from Thrupunavasal) - 40 kms from Pudukottai to Avudayar kovil route

27. Revathi- Kailashanathar Thirukovil - Karukudi (5 kms from Thhathaiyagar pettai) - 40 kms from Tiruchito musiri

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