Five famous temples in Bangalore – Bangalore, the IT city, called as silicon valley of India is a big commercial hub. But namma Bengaluru has a rich cultural heritage. Apart from the famous IT parks, Bangalore also has many old temples dating back to thousand of years. Today we look at the five famous temples …
60 Kms from Bangalore and off Magadi, Savandurga , also called as shravana durga, is another popular one day outing destination around Bangalore. Two temples which you can visit here are Sri Savandi Veerabhadraswamy Virabhadra temple and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple. And then ofocurse you can do the famous Savandurga trek here ! The …
Shri Venugopalaswamy Temple Devanhalli is a very ancient temple located just at the entrance of Devanhalli fort, (in Devanhalli town), outskirts of Bangalore (just after Bengaluru International Airport) The presiding deity is Lord Venugopalswamy ( Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu). The idol is carved in Vijayanagara style. There are two statues of Lord Vishnu are installed …
Temples of Talakadu – Talkad (also called as Talakadu) is a small town in the Mandya district of Karnatka. It is around 136 Kms from Bengaluru and 45 Kms from Mysore. Karnatka as I have mentioned before has many places which has some kind of relation to our greatest epic, Ramayana and Mahabharta. It is …
Krauncha Giri is a tiny town in Karnataka, India, located approximately 10 kilometres from Sandur in the Bellary District. It is remarkable for two ancient Shri Krauncha Giri Temples that are both protected monuments and are located within the same enclosure. About Krauncha Giri Krauncha Giri is believed to be the first abode of Lord …
Sri Chandra Choodeswarar temple is situated in Hosur, a city in Tamilnadu, near Tamilnadu- Karnatka border and hence is very near to Bangalore. Chandra Choodeswarar Temple Deity This famous temples presiding deity is Maragadhamba Sametha (along with) Shri Chandrachoodeshwarar (a name for Lord Shiva) and is located on the 250ft high hill top and hence …
Sri Chikkanahalli Nagappa Temple ( also known as Swayambu Nagappa Temple ) is located near Bangalore, Karnataka. The temple is actually in Ramanagara. This is a well-known Naga or Snake shrine in the area. The snake temple is well-known for its naturally formed Naga murti (idol). The Naga murti in the temple is sleeping on …
Mahakuta Temple one of the very famous temples near Badami in Bagalkot district in the state of Karnataka ( also known as Sri Chikka Mahaakuteshwara Gudi ). Shri Mahakuta temple is a collection of temples devoted to Lord Shiva. It is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site and home to a well-known Shaiva monastery. These temples …
In our previous blog we have mentioned about Shivanasamudram and presence of Lord Ranganathswamy temple there. There is another ancient temple known as Sri Someshwara temple Shivanasamudra, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the Barachukki falls road Sri Someshwara temple along with Lord Ranganatha Swamy temple and Vanadurga Devi temple, form the three most important temples which …
There are many temples in our country which tells about it’s glorius past. This temple built during Keladi Nayakas time is one of them. I am talking about Shri Keladi Rameshwara Temple. When you look from outside the temple entrace looks like a normal building, but when you step inside the temple premises you realise …
One of the famous temple in chamarajanagar, Biligiri Ranganna temple, also known as Sri Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, is perched on the top of a hill and is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. It is a must visit temple if you are on travel to the place or region. The hills are said …
Friends, I happen to visit Shri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple which is located on Bannerghatta road. The temple is on the way to Bannerghatta National park and is a must visit if you are travelling towards Bannerghatta for a visit. This beautiful temple is around 15kms from Bengaluru city center. Banerghatta is a very popular tourist …
Sri Adi Janardhana temple is one of the famous temples of Tulu Region, also called as Tulu Nadu. The temple is located Seemanthooru which is a place in Dakshin Kannada. Seemanthooru is a small village very near Mulki and falls on the Mangalore – Udupi Highway. The village is quite close to the Mulki railway …
Bayalu Basava Temple complex – Kommasandra – Bangalore – Big Bull temple near muthanallur cross.. Google maps location: https://goo.gl/maps/UU17NDWQKc5AaeZ57 Also visit us on social media: facebook.com/mytempletrips twitter.com/mytempletrips instragram – mytempletrips Bayalu Basava Temple complex video Nandi , also known as Nandikeshwara or Nandideva is the vahana of the Lord Shiva. He is also the guardian …
SRS Hills & Shri Revanna Siddeshwara Temple : Around 65 Kms from Bangalire and 15ksm from Ramnagara there is a place which apart from being a important pilgrimage center is also a wonderful trekking destination. A treking which takes you to the top of the hill and the view you then get from there is …
Anyone who lives in Bangalore knows about Kempfort. Yes, its one of the most popular landmarks in Bangalore. And if you are visiting Bangalore then its a must visit. We are talking about Kempfort Shiva Temple. Kempfort Shiva Temple has a 65 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva seated in Lotus position, with a backdrop …
This is a small temple near Hosur dedicated to lord Vishnu. It’s also called as Sri Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple or Dakshin Tirupati also called as chinna tirupati hosur. Dakshin Tirupati is a very nice place to spend a couple of hours. At the top of a hill, it is a very calm and quite …
Keladi Rameshwara Temple – कर्नाटक को मंदिरों के शहर के रूप में जाना जाता है, यहाँ हर मंदिर की अपनी अनूठी वास्तुकला शैली है। ऐसा ही एक मंदिर है केलाडी रामेश्वर मंदिर ( Keladi Rameshwara Temple ) Keladi / केलाडी शिमोगा जिले का एक गाँव है जो अपने समृद्ध अतीत और संस्कृति के लिए जाना …
kotilingeshwara temple : Shri Kotilingeshwara Swamy Temple also known as Kotilingais located in Kammasandra (Kolar district) in Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and hosts one of the largest Shiva Lingas in the world. About kotilinga -Shri Kotilingeshwara temple The main temple or the main deity is Lord Shiva and then in the …
Suvarnamukhi Hills – Home to 3 ancient temples – there is more to Bannerghatta than just the Zoo Not very from Bangalore city center there is a place which is visited by thousands of torists every week or probably every day .. I am talking about Bannerghatta national park. Not many know that Bannerghatta National …
Antharagange Temple – The Dakshin Kashi, Antharagange is a word in local language (Kannada) which means Ganges from Inner Deep. Why this place is called by this name is a interesting to know, but this place is for great religious important and this place is also referred to as “Dakshin Kashi” or the “Kashi of …
Bayalu Basava Temple complex – Kommasandra – Bangalore – Big Bull temple near muthanallur cross.. You can also watch this video: But before we tell about Bayalu Basava Temple at Kommasandra – Who is Lord Nandi? Nandi, also known as Nandikeshwara or Nandideva, is Lord Shiva’s vahana. He is also the protector deity of Kailash, …
If you live in Bangalore, you must have heard of Devarayanadurga Hills or DD Hills and people genreally visit this place as it offers a grear trekking option. But do you know that this place is of immense religious and historical importance? Namaskar friends and welcome once again to mytempletrips where we bring to you …
5 POWERFUL SHIVLINGAS – 1300+ year old – Panchalingeshwara temple | Nageshwara Temple Begur Temple An ancient 1300+ year old temple in Bangaore , Panchalingeshwara temple also called as shri Nageshwara Temple or Begur Temple. The earliest proof of Bengaluru’s age may be found engraved in the Panchalingeshwara Temple in Begur town, off the Bengaluru-Hosur …
The area of Kolar in Karnatka is home to many temples of religious and historical importance. Kolaramma Temple Kolar is one of the oldest in the region! Whenever I visit these temple, I feel proud that I am part of a place which has such a rich cultural heritage. Kolaramma is a beautiful , 1000+ …
Every year during the month of October / November during deepavali time, the beautiful city of Hasan comes alive with lakh of people visiting the city and the highly revered Ma Ambe temple known as Hasanamba Temple. And there is a reason for that. This temple is open only once a year and devotees are …
Around 25kms from Bangalore on Kanakpura road, there is a small temple worth visiting. It is called as Trimurti Temple And Trimurti Adyatma Mandir You can aslo check out this video: Trimurti Temple is just after Sri Sri Ravishankar ashram. We have seen this many a times while travelling on this road, but this time …
Kurunji Andavar temple is a small, beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Muruga (also called as Lord Karthikeya), situated in the beautiful tourist town of Kodaikonal. In Tamil, Kurunji means hill and Andavar means god. Hence Lord Muruga is also called as god of hills. Kurunji is also name of a flower which blooms only once …
Kempamma devi temple is one of the very powerful devi temples in the district of Tumkur ( also called as Tumkuru ), Karnataka. The temple is located in a vilage called as Bajagaru. Bajaguru is a Village in Tiptur Taluk in Tumkur District of Karnataka. Bajaguru is a veru religious place and is surrounded by …
Today I will take you to a very ancient temple near bangalore, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, the temple is called as Shri Thimmaraya swamy temple anekal and is in Anekal Taluk. Where is Thimmaraya swamy temple located As mentioned the temple is in Anekal which is a taluk in Bangalore district and is not very …
Shri Mukthi Naga Temple also called as Mukthi Naga Kshetra is a very important temple dedicated to the serpent diety, Naga devata. The temple you see today is a newly built building, but the temple has a history of more than 200 years old. As per legend, the Naga devata used to reside in a …
The Vidyashankara Temple, was built in the year 1338 A.D. It’s a one-of-a-kind stone monument that combines Hoysala (Chalukya) and Dravidian architectural traditions. Shringeri is home to one the original Advaitha maths, founded by Shri Adi Shankara himself. It has a long heritage and documented history dating back to the seventh century. Sureshwarachrya, a disciple …
Chennakeshava temple Belur , it’s a life time opportunity to see such remarkable temple structure that exists in Belur and neighbouring Halebedu. updated – 04/june/2021 A temple known for its grandeur and dedicated carvings. I am talking about Sri Chennakeshava temple Belur. Belur is a historic town and is an important tourist destination in Karnataka. …
Friends let me take you to Dasarighatta today. The famous temple of Ma Sri Sri Sri Chowdeshwari Devi, the Dasarighatta Chowdeshwari Templ is located here ! Tumkur in Karnataka is home to many famous temple and Ma Chowdeshwari Temple ( dasarighatta chowdeshwari devasthanam ) is one of them. A very famous temple of the region …
Shri Sadashiva Rudra Temple is a Shiva temple in Dakshina Kannada region of Karnataka, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Despite the fact that the temple’s name is Sadashiva Rudra Devasthana, it is better known as the “Surya” Temple or Surya Temple Ujire. It is one the the prominent temples of the region and is well know …
Shri Parshwa Padmavathi Jain Temple Krishangiri is a nice one day trip to Krishnagiri Shaktipeetham if you have a day in hand. This temple is dedicated to Sri Padmavati devi and hence the name. The temple was founded by Sri Vasanth Gurudev Ji. This pilgrimage center is a dedicated Yoga Vidya center. This Parshwa Padmavathi …
Friends let me take you to Guttahalli today where there a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Balaji ( Lord Vishnu ) called as Bangaru Tirupati, also known as the Guttahalli temple. Karnataka has lot to offer for travelers and if you are the one who likes to travel to temples, Karnataka has many jewels hidden. …
The Namdroling Monastery is a beautiful Buddhist Monastery situated in Bylakuppe. Bylakuppe is the second largest Tibetans settlement in India after Dharamshala. This Buddhist Monastery is one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Coorg. The Namdroling Monastery is the largest teaching centre of the Nyingma lineage of tibetan buddhism in the world …
Pratyuangira Devi Temple is located in Bangalore’s Turahalli neighborhood, along Kanakapura Road. Beautiful architecture from the Pandyan dynasty, created in Agama shastra (one of the vedic styles). There are many Pratyuangira Devi temples in Bangalore. The one in Turahalli is very famous and is visited by people across the city. Pratyuangira Devi is the goddess …
Chokkanathaswamy temple Domlur is one of the oldest temples in the city of Bengaluru, the IT city of India. The temple dates back to the Chola period , that is around 10th century AD. Where is Domlur Chokkanathaswamy temple ? Domlur is a locality in Bangalore ( namma Bengaluru ). It is very near to …
Saibaba temple Avalahalli , on Yelahanka Doddabalapur road . A very beautiful sai baba l for devotees of Sai Baba. Om Sai Ram! Today we are going to write about Sri Shridi Saibaba temple Avalahalli located at north Bangalore on Yelahanka Doddabalapur road. Get these beautiful Saibaba idols for your home: We visited the Sri …
Vidurashwatha Temple is another beautiful temple located near Bangalore. Naga Devatha temple at Vidurashwatha as the name suggests is dedicated to Naga Devata. People here install Naga Silas to ward off Naga Doshas. It is also called as the Vidurashwatha temple and is also famous for 2 other things – one the Vidur tree which …
You must have heard of Sugreeva, the monkey king from Ramayana. But do you know that there is a temple dedicated to him in namma Bengaluru? I am talking about Sugreeva venkateshwara temple ! What is unique about Sugreeva venkateshwara temple This temple is dedicated to one of the very important character of Ramayana, that …
Friends, Gokarna temple also called as Sri Mahabaleshwar Temple is one of the most prominent temples of this region. Below is our experience visiting the temple. Sri mahabaleshwara swamy temple gokarna Do you know Sir Mahabelshwara temple in Gokarna is the only temple where you can go inside, offer milk and water on the shiva …
Hullukudi Betta ie. Hullukudi Hills, a calm, quite and serene place near Bangalore on Doddabalapur-Dobbaspet road. Today I will take you you to Shri Veerabhadra swamy temple situated on Hullukudi Betta near Karnataka. Originally Published on mytempletrips: April 2015 Why is Hullukudi Betta famous for? The place, Hullukudi Betta , has been famous for a …
Shakti or mother goddess is worshiped in her various manifestations by millions of Hindus. Shakti Pitha’s are places of worship dedicated to goddess Shakti ( Sati/Durga/Parvati). There are 4 Adi Shakti, 18 Maha Shakti and 51 Shakti Pithas in our country. Sri Chamundeswari devi temple is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Pitha’s. Where is …
Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain temple is a beautiful Jain Temple near Bangalore, situated on the outskirts of the locality of Devanhalli ( Famous Jain temple near Bangalore ). This temple premises is on a small hill top next to NH07 and is visible from the highway. This is on the left hand side …
Glory of ancient India , visiting the temples of Belur and Halebidu is an life time opportunity. Temples of Halebidu are grand and are mesmerizing. There are 2 temples – Hoysaleswara Temple and Kedareshwara temple. These two temples of Halebidu which are equally beautiful. The fist one and most famous one is Hoysaleswara Temple and …
Friends, if I tell you about a temple which is related to Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram, wouldn’t you like to visit visit it. I am talking about Shri Kodandarama Temple which is situated at Hiremagalur village in Chikmagalur town of karnataka. Kondand means bow and arrow. And since lord Rama’s idol is with bow …
Today let me take you Shri Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, which is at the foothills or Nandi Hills. We all are quite well aware of Nandi hills. A very popular weekend destination for many Bangloreans. However many of us don’t know that there is a very old temple dedicated to lord Shiva at the foot of …