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ISKCON it is a temple of the Krishna cult with ornate architecture.
Chord road
Rajajinagar
3321956
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Shiva statue
Shiva statue it is 65 feet tall and a grand festival is held during Shivaratri.
Airport road
Behind kemp fort
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Devarayanadurga (79 Km)
Perched at a height of 3,940 feet is Devarayanadurga a hill station on Tumkur Road. An
interesting natural spring called “Namada Chilume” is at the foot of the hill.
Temples dedicated to Ugra Narasimha are situated at the top of the hill.
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Jumma Masjid
Built by a Mughal Killedar, with tall ornamental granite pillars, this is the City’s
oldest mosque. Damaged by cannon fire during the third Mysore war, the Mosque was
renovated in 1836 A. D. by Mohiyuddin Ali Khan Mekhri who was Bakshi of the native court
at Bangalore.
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Ramanamaharshi shrine
The Ramana Shrine, dedicated to Ramana Maharshi (near Mekhri Circle) in this space age
presents a unique structure of an ancient cave. The spacious hall is made of polished
granite. It can accommodate 300 devotees. The affairs of the shrine are managed by the
Ramana Maharshi Centre for learning. The Centre propagates the teachings of the Maharshi
through its publications, libraries, music and dramas.
Near Mekhri Circle
Bellary road
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Gangadhareswara Cave Temple
Built by Kempe Gowda, this temple with four remarkable monolithic pillars is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The temple also has a rare, beautiful idol of Agni, the God of fire. The
annual festival is on Makara Sankaranti day (mid-January) when thousands of devotees flock
to see the sunrays fall on the Sivalinga between 17.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs.
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Venkataramanaswamy
Temple
Near Tipu’s Palace stands the Venkataramanaswamy Temple, which was built by Chikka
Deva Raja Wodeyar nearly 300 years ago, in the typically Dravidian style.
The beautiful stone pillar opposite the temple, supported by magnificent lion brackets,
still shows signs of the direct cannonball hit it sustained, during the third Mysore War
(1790-1792).
After the fall of Tippu Sultan in 1799, the Wodeyar Dynasty was restored, and Krishna Deva
Raja Wodeyar III performed his thanks giving pooja at this temple before holding his
historic Durbar at Tipu’s Palace on October 15, 1811. |
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Hanuman temple
It is situated near the Cave
Temple. An important landmark in the City; huge figures (31 feet) of Lord Rama embracing
Hanuman on the roof of the temple reminds us about the architect of Vidhana Soudha, Shri
K. Hanumanthaiya who was responsible for this modern temple in picturesque ancient
surroundings. From the temple the devotees can have bird’s eye-view of Bangalore.
Special poojas are conducted during Ramanavami. Nearby is the temple of Harehareshwara.
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Basavangudi or the Bull Temple (5 km)
Built by Kempe Gowda, it is typical of the Dravidian style of Architecture. The temple has
a majestic monolithic bull 6.1 metre long and 4.6 metres high. According to local
folklore, the Nandi bull is supposed to have outgrown the temple. A groundnut fair is held
near the temple premises every year.
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St Mary’s Cathedral
Built in 1882, by a French missionary, it is a grand gothic-style basilica, with an
impressive tower and typically gothic pointed arches.
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Vasanthapura (12 km)
A small hillock with an ancient, delightful temple dedicated to Sri Vasantha
Vallabharayaswamy. It is said that the Cholas had built this place of worship. Legend has
it that sage Mandavya once disappeared from his “ashram” situated on the Banks
of the Ganges. His disciples were highly perturbed at the absence of their
“guru”. They made a frantic search over the dales and hills. Finally they
located the rishi meditating in a cave in Vasanthapura.
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Dharmaraya temple
'Karaga’ is a unigue festival in April. It is a festival in honour of Draupadi, the
fiery heroine of the Mahabharata. A community known as Vahnikula Kshatriyas (or, Thigalas)
is in charge of the celebrations. The celebrations start at the Dharmaraya temple in the
heart of Bangalore city, where the festival is celebrated with special pomp.
“Durgah” of Hazarat Tawakkal Mastan Shah
Suharawardi
Situated in the heart of Cottonpet, this Muslim saint’s shrine has been associated
with the Hindu festival of `Karaga’. The famous Karaga procession, while passing
through the city, visits the “Durgah” of the sufi saint Tawakkal Mastan, whose
tomb attracts thousands of pilgrims both Muslim and non-Muslim. The `urs’ of Hazarath
Tawakkal Mastan is held on the 19th of Safar of the Mohammedan Calendar. |
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The Bhavani Shankar Temple
There is a “Linga” and an idol of Goddess Bhavani. It is said that Shivaji had
camped here and worshipped the Goddess. This temple has also got images of Thyagaraja and
Purandaradasa. On Shivaratri day, a temple chariot festival is held here.
Mahalakshmipuram Hanuman
A granite slab in Mahalakshmipura, Bangalore, which was once a target for shooting
practice, during the Mysore Maharaja’s rule, is now an elegantly carved Hanuman. It
is said that Sir Mirza Ismail, the then Dewan of Mysore, while passing this side had seen
light emitting from the stone.
This relief of Lord Hanuman is the largest in India. It is 22-foot high and 6-foot wide.
It carries a mountain in one hand. On the Sharavana Somavar, the giant image is decorated
with butter. More than 300 kgs of butter is used in the Lord’s ceremonial bath.
Shivaganga (60 km)
This famous hilltop pilgrim center has temples dedicated to Gangadhareswara, Hanna Devi
and a cave spring called Pattala. When viewed from a distance, the outline of the hill
resembles the figure of a bull (Nandi) on the east, that of Ganesha (the elephant-headed
God) from the west, that of a Cobra on the north and that of a Sivalinga on the south.
Shivaganga is also known as Dakshina Kasi, or the Varanasi of the South. Its height is
4.599 feet on which Shivaganga is perched. It is a well-known pilgrim center.
Whitefield (16 km)
The Brindavan (ashram) of Sai Baba is situated adjacent to Whitefield Railway Station. It
attracts devotees from far and wide. When the Baba is in town he gives “darshan”
in the Brindavan at 9.00 a.m.
The local Sri Satya Sai Arts, Science & Commerce College is affiliated to Sri Satya
Sai Institute of Higher Learning (deemed university).
For information regarding the presence of Sai Baba Contact: Information Centre, Brindavan
Kadugodi-560 067 Phone: 842233 (Whitefield).
Shivaganga (60 km)
This famous hilltop pilgrim center has temples dedicated to Gangadhareswara, Hanna Devi
and a cave spring called Pattala. When viewed from a distance, the outline of the hill
resembles the figure of a bull (Nandi) on the east, that of Ganesha (the elephant-headed
God) from the west, that of a Cobra on the north and that of a Sivalinga on the south.
Shivaganga is also known as Dakshina Kasi, or the Varanasi of the South. Its height is
4.599 feet on which Shivaganga is perched. It is a well-known pilgrim center.
St Mark’s cathedral (MG Road)
A 1926 structure with a row of Roman arches and an imposing central dome. It is noted for
the intricate woodwork in its interior.
Aurobindo society
Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, housed in a peaceful environment facing the Ulsoor Lake, is an
island of tranquility. The bhavan provides a choice of learning experiences at the hands
of qualified teachers in the diverse yet creative fields of crafts, paintings, music,
naturopathy, yoga, Ikebana and bonsai.
89, GC Street
Ulsoor
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