Bull Temple , Basavanagudi , Bangalore , KadalekAyi PariShe

This is one of the famous ancient temples in Bangalore near Basavanagudi (In kannada Basavana gudi means Basavana + Gudi - the temple of Bull).As per history , the bull idol here , some 500 years ago is believed to be existed as a real bull. It used to eat the Groundnuts which was cultivated here. Once a farmer tries to chase the bull away from his farm, but the bull escapes. Later when the farmer reached in the evening , to a surprise he saw this idol instead of the bull. People thought earlier this Bull idol was not present and suddenly happen to be after this incident.

Bull Temple , Basavanagudi

Magadi Sri Kempegowda also came to know about this incident and developed this temple during the year 1537. Even now farmers cultivating ground nuts come here during Karthika month last Monday and Tuesday and conduct Groundnut mela popularly known as "KadalekAyi PariShe" and get the blessings of this Bull.

Bull Temple , Gopuram

In Hindu mythology , Bull is also known as Lord Nandhi and serves as vehicle to Lord Shiva. In all Lord shiva temples , Bull idols will be established. Many people pour in here to visit this magnificient idol. This is at a heigher altitude in the city. This idol is of height 8 feet and is scripted from a single rock piece.

The carvings on this Bull idol , signifies the way our predecesors Rajas and Kings used to dress up (alankara) the Bulls with ornaments etc during their Pattabhisheka (event before taking King powers). At present the government of Karnataka is maintaining this temple.

A cutout showing KadaleKAyi PariShe (Groundnut Mela) - Bull Temple Entrance

Our team happen to visit this temple just before a day before the Groundnut Mela and captured few snaps for you. This temple is open between 07 AM to 07 PM. The famous Dodda Ganesha temple is besides this temple. Here are few colourful moments in the PariShe.

Farmers with their ground nuts at the Mela & Food items

Shopping Items at the Mela PariShe

Shopping Items at the Mela Parishe

Hope you enjoyed the snaps . This is a must visit Mela in Bangalore. Share your visit experiences.

Sri Dodda Ganesha / Ganapathi Temple , Basavanagudi , Bangalore

As per Hindu religion , before starting any good work , there is a practice followed to worship Lord Ganesha first and then start then start the work.

Sri Dodda Ganesha Temple Gopuram

This temple is in Basavanagudi, Bull temple road and is famous throughout the state. As per history , this temple was built by Magadi Sri Kempegowda during 1536. This temple is famous by its name "Dodda Ganapathi" . The idol is carved on a single piece of rock ranging 15 feet height which is unique to itself and pleasure to our one's eye.

Many people visit here for new vehicle poojas. Many devotees come here for blessings especially when the idol is covered with silver coverings / butter alankara. Modaka/Kadbubu which is Ganapathi's favourite food is distributed to the devotees as prasada. Especially during Ganesha festival in Bhadrapada month and Kadalekayi Parishe during Karthika month , flow of devotees is more.

Sri Dodda Ganesha Temple premises

The infamous Bull Temple is next to this temple. You can visit this temple in the morning between 07 AM to 12 PM or at evening between 04 PM to 08 PM.

Parking facilities are available near the temple. The famous Halli Thindi (village type restaurant) is opposite to this temple.

Sri Karanji Anjaneya Temple , Basavanagudi , Bangalore

Out of the ancient temples in Bangalore , Basavangudi's Famous Bugal rock , Sri Mallikarjuna ,Dodda Ganapathi and Dodda Basavanna temples are in the list. Karanji Anjaneya temple is also one among them. This temple has a history of about centuries ago.

Sri Karanji Anjaneya Swamy Temple , Basavanagudi

Sri Rama Temple , Karanji Anjaneya Temple premises

Lord Hanuman is worshiped here , this temple houses a unique single rock Hanuman idol of about 6-7 feet , a very rare one of its kind. It has a very calm temple premises , Also is Sri Ram temple besides the gopuram of this temple. Many devotees from all over the state come over here to get blessings.

This temple is managed by Government of Karnataka. Special poojas , homas are conducted during Hanuman jayanathi , Rama Jayanthi here.

You can visit this temple along with your family any day between 07 to 12 AM in the morning or after 4 pm to 8 pm in the evening. There is a good arrangement for parking facilities.

DVG Road , Basavangudi - Shopping spots of Bangalore

DVG road is in Basavangudi , Bangalore which is named after Kannada great philosopher & poet Devanahalli Venkataramanaiah Gundappa popularly known as DVG one of the great poets had in the 19th century.

This place has every thing what a shopping spot deserves. Nearby is Shammanna Park and chat street which are cool places to hangout with your friends / loved ones. There are lot of shops where you get good quality items at affordable rates.

If you are looking to shop bags,boots, clothes, jewellery,cosmetics, makeup items, pooja items, casettes , DVDs etc much more, this is one of the place places to hang around. You may find some spots similar to Mumbai fashion street.

Tourists can buy view souvenirs here.