Dodda Ganeshana Gudi
Dodda Basavana Gudi or Nandhi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Bull Temple Road in Basavanagudi of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. This temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Nandikeswar, who is a close devotee and attendant of Lord Shiva. This temple is said to be the biggest temple of Nandikeswar in the world. The height of Nandikeswara is approximately 15 ft and is approximately 20 feet in length. The stone cult image of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter. There is also an image of Lord Ganesha seen near by. The temple is a small one. A grand fair called Groundnut Fair is held in the temple premises every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa. Groundnut is offered to the deity here. This fair is known as Kadalekaayi Parishe. Groundnut sellers and devotees throng the place during this festive occasion. This temple will be opened everyday from 6:30 am to12:30 pm and 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm. This temple is well connected by means of road, rail and air. The temple is 5 Kms from Bangalore City Railway Station.
Address: Bull Temple Rd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
Phone: +91 80 26678777
Durga Temple, Aihole
The Durga Temple is a Hindu temple located at Aihole in Karnataka, India. Aihole is known as the cradle of Hindu rock architecture. The origin of the name of the temple is not because of dedication to Goddess Durga, but because Durga is the protector of this temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, as there are numerous representations of Vishnu than Lord Shiva. This temple was built between the 7th and the 8th Century by the Dynasty of the Chalukyas. The plan of the temple is oblong and apsidal. The shape of the temple is known as Gajaprasta. This temple stands on a high moulded sub-base. The temple walls are covered with sculptures of different Gods and Goddesses of different forms. There is entrance fee of about Rs. 15 per head for Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries.
Address: Aihole, Karnataka 587124, India
Galageshwar Temple, Galaganatha
Galageshwar Temple is a Hindu temple located near Haveri at Galaganath in Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Galageshwar, a form of Lord Shiva. This temple was built during the rule of the Chalukyas around 11th century. This large temple faces towards the East and is situated along the Tungabhadra River. The temple consists of a huge Shiva Linga in a closed hall. This is called Sparsha Linga. The interior has numerous niches containing figural sculpture including Lord Ganesha and Lord Subramanya. It is said that Late Shri Venkatesh Galaganath is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here and he wrote his books when sitting in the temple courtyard and so the deity came to be called Galageshwara. This temple is one of the most beautiful Shiva temples in the region of Haveri, Karnataka. So the Galageshwara temple is particularly special to many Shaivites.
Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple or Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra is a Hindu temple located at Kudroli in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva. This was consecrated by Sree Narayana Guru from Kerala. This sacred Shiva Linga was brought by Guru and named this place as Gokarnanatha Kshethra. The sub-deities worshipped here are Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramania, Goddess Annapoorneshwari, Lord Bhairava, Navagrahas, Lord Shanishwara and Lord Krishna. A marble statue of Narayana Guru was erected at the entrance of the temple in 1966. A crown studded with precious gems was given by the devotees. This temple is one of the largest temples in Mangalore. The birthday of Sri Narayana Guru is ceremoniously followed. Maha Shivaratri, Navrathri, Deepavali, Dussehra, Sri Narayana Jayanthi are the main festivals celebrated here. During these festive occasions, the temple is decorated with flowers and lights and witnesses a huge throng of devotees who come to offer their prayers. Here Mangalore Dussehra is celebrated in a very spectacular. The temple is 2 km from the centre of Mangalore city and is well connected by means of road, rail and air.
Address: Kudroli, Kodailbail, Dakshina Kannada, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India
Phone: +91 824 2494040
Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple, Halasi
Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple or Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple located at Halasi in the Belgaum District of Karnataka, India. This temple is very huge and houses tall images of Lord Varaha, Lord Narasimha, Lord Narayana and Lord Surya. This temple is built in Kadamba style of architecture. Here devotees can see two-feet tall idol of Narasimha on the left side of Lord Vishnu. This is self-manifested. Devotees can also see a 5-feet standing idol of Lord Varaha, where he carries Bhoodevi in his mouth and hence called Lord Bhoo Varaha Swamy. Outside the main temple, there are smaller temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Lord Vitthala. A fine statue of Radha and Krishna can also be seen in a smaller shrine outside the main temple. Belgaum is the nearest big city to Halasi which is well-connected to Belgaum and other places in Karnataka by bus. Londa, Belgaum, Alnavar are the nearby towns to Halasi having road connectivity to Halasi. The nearest airport is Bangalore Airport. The nearby railway stations are Khanapur Railway Station and Idalhond Railway Station.
Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore
Halasuru Someshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Halasuru in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Someshwara, a form of Lord Shiva. The temple has a square sanctum. The sanctum is connected to a closed mantapa. The walls of the mandapa are decorated with pilasters and sculptures. The closed mantapa is connected to a spacious open mantapa. There are several notable sculptures and decorative features seen in the temple complex. The tower exhibits well sculptured images of Gods and Goddesses. There are numerous sculptures such as Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura images, images of Tamil Shaivite saints, depictions of the Girija Kalyana and the saptarishis are seen here.
Harihareshwara Temple
The Harihareshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Harihar in Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Harihara, a fusion of the Hindu Gods Vishnu and Shiva, holding attributes of Lord Shiva in the right hand and attributes of Lord Vishnu in the left hand. The image of the deity is a fusion of the right vertical half of Shiva and left vertical half of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva together took the form of Harihara. Lord Harihara came down to earth and killed the demon Guha. The ceiling of the mantapa is adorned with artistic decoration of lotuses. The material used for the temple is soapstone. The temple is well-connected by means of road transportation.
Address: Fort, Gandhi Nagar, Harihar, Karnataka 577601, India
Phone: +91 9890798698
Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli
Panchalingeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Govindanahalli near Kikkeri in the Mandya District of Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Shiva. The temple is facing towards the East direction. There are three Nandi’s present inside the temple and five Lingas. Apart from the Lingas, one can find the entire family of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvathi, Lord Subramania and Lord Ganesha here. On the outer walls of the Garbha Griha devotees can see Lord Ganesha, Gooddess Mahishasura Mardhini and Shiva-Parvathi idol housed in smaller Gopuras and each of these Gopuras are of different shape and size. Around the temple, devotees can see the Dashavathara of Vishnu being sculpted on the upper railings with Mandakini figures, Shiva-Parvathi idol, Brahma idol, Ganesha idol and the dancing Goddess Saraswathi. The view of the temple from the North West Corner and North East Corner is the best to get the view of Pancha Kuta. This temple is constructed directly on the ground without the pedestal.
Address: Govindanahalli, Karnataka 571423, India
Hoysaleswara Temple
Hoysaleswara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Halebidu near Belur in Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Shiva. The temple was built during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. This temple is one of the largest temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva in South India. Devotees can see a sanctuary for Lord Surya here, whose image stands about 7 ft tall. The pavilion enshrines large images of Nandikeswar. The temple is most well known for its sculptures. Another attractive feature of this temple complex is the rare Garuda Sthamba or Garuda pillar. Maha Shivaratri is the main festival celebrated here grandly, which draws a huge crowd of devotees who come to offer their prayers. The temple is open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm every day. Halebidu is 16 km from Belur, 31 km from Hassan and 149 km from Mysore, in the state of Karnataka, India and is well connected by means of road, rail and air transportations.
Address: Halebidu, Karnataka 573121, India
Phone: +91 8124305845
Dodda Basavana Gudi or Nandhi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Bull Temple Road in Basavanagudi of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. This temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Nandikeswar, who is a close devotee and attendant of Lord Shiva. This temple is said to be the biggest temple of Nandikeswar in the world. The height of Nandikeswara is approximately 15 ft and is approximately 20 feet in length. The stone cult image of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter. There is also an image of Lord Ganesha seen near by. The temple is a small one. A grand fair called Groundnut Fair is held in the temple premises every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa. Groundnut is offered to the deity here. This fair is known as Kadalekaayi Parishe. Groundnut sellers and devotees throng the place during this festive occasion. This temple will be opened everyday from 6:30 am to12:30 pm and 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm. This temple is well connected by means of road, rail and air. The temple is 5 Kms from Bangalore City Railway Station.
Address: Bull Temple Rd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
Phone: +91 80 26678777
Durga Temple, Aihole
The Durga Temple is a Hindu temple located at Aihole in Karnataka, India. Aihole is known as the cradle of Hindu rock architecture. The origin of the name of the temple is not because of dedication to Goddess Durga, but because Durga is the protector of this temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, as there are numerous representations of Vishnu than Lord Shiva. This temple was built between the 7th and the 8th Century by the Dynasty of the Chalukyas. The plan of the temple is oblong and apsidal. The shape of the temple is known as Gajaprasta. This temple stands on a high moulded sub-base. The temple walls are covered with sculptures of different Gods and Goddesses of different forms. There is entrance fee of about Rs. 15 per head for Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries.
Address: Aihole, Karnataka 587124, India
Galageshwar Temple, Galaganatha
Galageshwar Temple is a Hindu temple located near Haveri at Galaganath in Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Galageshwar, a form of Lord Shiva. This temple was built during the rule of the Chalukyas around 11th century. This large temple faces towards the East and is situated along the Tungabhadra River. The temple consists of a huge Shiva Linga in a closed hall. This is called Sparsha Linga. The interior has numerous niches containing figural sculpture including Lord Ganesha and Lord Subramanya. It is said that Late Shri Venkatesh Galaganath is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here and he wrote his books when sitting in the temple courtyard and so the deity came to be called Galageshwara. This temple is one of the most beautiful Shiva temples in the region of Haveri, Karnataka. So the Galageshwara temple is particularly special to many Shaivites.
Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple or Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra is a Hindu temple located at Kudroli in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva. This was consecrated by Sree Narayana Guru from Kerala. This sacred Shiva Linga was brought by Guru and named this place as Gokarnanatha Kshethra. The sub-deities worshipped here are Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramania, Goddess Annapoorneshwari, Lord Bhairava, Navagrahas, Lord Shanishwara and Lord Krishna. A marble statue of Narayana Guru was erected at the entrance of the temple in 1966. A crown studded with precious gems was given by the devotees. This temple is one of the largest temples in Mangalore. The birthday of Sri Narayana Guru is ceremoniously followed. Maha Shivaratri, Navrathri, Deepavali, Dussehra, Sri Narayana Jayanthi are the main festivals celebrated here. During these festive occasions, the temple is decorated with flowers and lights and witnesses a huge throng of devotees who come to offer their prayers. Here Mangalore Dussehra is celebrated in a very spectacular. The temple is 2 km from the centre of Mangalore city and is well connected by means of road, rail and air.
Address: Kudroli, Kodailbail, Dakshina Kannada, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India
Phone: +91 824 2494040
Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple, Halasi
Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple or Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple located at Halasi in the Belgaum District of Karnataka, India. This temple is very huge and houses tall images of Lord Varaha, Lord Narasimha, Lord Narayana and Lord Surya. This temple is built in Kadamba style of architecture. Here devotees can see two-feet tall idol of Narasimha on the left side of Lord Vishnu. This is self-manifested. Devotees can also see a 5-feet standing idol of Lord Varaha, where he carries Bhoodevi in his mouth and hence called Lord Bhoo Varaha Swamy. Outside the main temple, there are smaller temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Lord Vitthala. A fine statue of Radha and Krishna can also be seen in a smaller shrine outside the main temple. Belgaum is the nearest big city to Halasi which is well-connected to Belgaum and other places in Karnataka by bus. Londa, Belgaum, Alnavar are the nearby towns to Halasi having road connectivity to Halasi. The nearest airport is Bangalore Airport. The nearby railway stations are Khanapur Railway Station and Idalhond Railway Station.
Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore
Halasuru Someshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Halasuru in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Someshwara, a form of Lord Shiva. The temple has a square sanctum. The sanctum is connected to a closed mantapa. The walls of the mandapa are decorated with pilasters and sculptures. The closed mantapa is connected to a spacious open mantapa. There are several notable sculptures and decorative features seen in the temple complex. The tower exhibits well sculptured images of Gods and Goddesses. There are numerous sculptures such as Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura images, images of Tamil Shaivite saints, depictions of the Girija Kalyana and the saptarishis are seen here.
Harihareshwara Temple
The Harihareshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Harihar in Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Harihara, a fusion of the Hindu Gods Vishnu and Shiva, holding attributes of Lord Shiva in the right hand and attributes of Lord Vishnu in the left hand. The image of the deity is a fusion of the right vertical half of Shiva and left vertical half of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva together took the form of Harihara. Lord Harihara came down to earth and killed the demon Guha. The ceiling of the mantapa is adorned with artistic decoration of lotuses. The material used for the temple is soapstone. The temple is well-connected by means of road transportation.
Address: Fort, Gandhi Nagar, Harihar, Karnataka 577601, India
Phone: +91 9890798698
Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli
Panchalingeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Govindanahalli near Kikkeri in the Mandya District of Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Shiva. The temple is facing towards the East direction. There are three Nandi’s present inside the temple and five Lingas. Apart from the Lingas, one can find the entire family of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvathi, Lord Subramania and Lord Ganesha here. On the outer walls of the Garbha Griha devotees can see Lord Ganesha, Gooddess Mahishasura Mardhini and Shiva-Parvathi idol housed in smaller Gopuras and each of these Gopuras are of different shape and size. Around the temple, devotees can see the Dashavathara of Vishnu being sculpted on the upper railings with Mandakini figures, Shiva-Parvathi idol, Brahma idol, Ganesha idol and the dancing Goddess Saraswathi. The view of the temple from the North West Corner and North East Corner is the best to get the view of Pancha Kuta. This temple is constructed directly on the ground without the pedestal.
Address: Govindanahalli, Karnataka 571423, India
Hoysaleswara Temple
Hoysaleswara Temple is a Hindu temple located at Halebidu near Belur in Karnataka, India. The Primary deity worshipped here is Lord Shiva. The temple was built during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. This temple is one of the largest temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva in South India. Devotees can see a sanctuary for Lord Surya here, whose image stands about 7 ft tall. The pavilion enshrines large images of Nandikeswar. The temple is most well known for its sculptures. Another attractive feature of this temple complex is the rare Garuda Sthamba or Garuda pillar. Maha Shivaratri is the main festival celebrated here grandly, which draws a huge crowd of devotees who come to offer their prayers. The temple is open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm every day. Halebidu is 16 km from Belur, 31 km from Hassan and 149 km from Mysore, in the state of Karnataka, India and is well connected by means of road, rail and air transportations.
Address: Halebidu, Karnataka 573121, India
Phone: +91 8124305845
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