Bangalore Temples

Bangalore is home for huge number of temples and they attract large number of devotees from across the country. Some of these temples are very old and they reflect the ancient history, heritage, culture and history. These temples with their ornate carvings on the walls and stone pillars stone pillars, beautiful statues have become popular tourist attractions of the city. Majority of temples in the city are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

For example, the Venkataramanswamy Temple is more than 300 years old. It is built in the Dravidian style. Each of the temples in Bangalore are known for their own unique architecture and religious importance. Some of the temples are very popular among the tourists. There are some which are not so famous due to lack of awareness among the people of their heritage.

Some of the popular temples in the city are:

Bull Temple
Dharmaraja Temple
Gangadhareswara Cave Temple
Venkataramanswamy Temple
Someshwara Temple
Nandi Teertha Temple
Kadu Mallikarjunaswamy Temple
Dodda Ganesha temple
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple
Shiva Statue

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