Bull Temple

Name: Bull Temple
Address: Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, India, Basavanagudi, Karnataka, IN
Price range: Free

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AddressBasavanagudi, Bengaluru, India

Managed byMuzrai Department, Government of Karnataka

Today's hoursOpen today 6 AM - 9 PM

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TypeReligious Heritage

Time needed30–60 min

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A Dravidian-style temple built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru, dedicated to housing one of the largest monolithic Nandi (bull) statues in India, carved from a single block of granite and standing over four metres tall. Legend holds that the bull once grew so large it threatened nearby groundnut crops, prompting farmers to drive a spear into its back, a mark still visible on the statue today. The temple remains an active place of worship and a popular Bengaluru heritage landmark. Nearby Bugle Rock Park adds a scenic backdrop to a visit.

Did you know? The Bull Temple's massive granite Nandi statue is believed to have grown larger over the centuries, according to local legend, devotees say the monolith continues to slowly increase in size.