1.The Chokkanathaswamy Temple
Located at Domlur in the Indian city of Bengaluru is one of the oldest religious structures built. It is dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal the Chokkanathaswamy temple is one of the oldest religious structures and one of the most famous temples in Bengaluru. Built in the 10th century by the Cholas, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is constructed in true Chola style of architecture and has Tamil inscriptions on the pillars.
The main highlights at the temple are the large pillars and the beautifully sculpted statues. On one of the pillars of the temple, Lord Vishnu’s dashavatharas (10 forms) are etched. Legend has it that people who come to the temple witnesses a pranic energy flowing through their bodies as they pray.
Location: Domlur Layout, 71, Domlur, 5th Cross Road
Visiting Hours: 6 am to 11 am & 5 pm to 8 pm
2.ISKCON Temple
Also known to travellers as Shree Radha Krishna Temple, ISKCON Temple is located at Rajajinagar, in the area of North Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is considered to be one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world and apart it is also the famous Krishna temple in Bengaluru. Prosperous festivals related to avatars of Lord Vishnu or Vedic culture celebrated with great joy have made it a prime religious attraction of the city.
Location: Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Rd, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010
Timings: 7:15 am – 1pm, 4 pm – 8:20 pm
Famous For: This is one of the largest Iskcon temples in the world
3.Kote Venkataramana Temple
Located in Krishnarajendra road in Bengaluru is dedicated to the Hindu god Venkateshwara. The temple was formed in the late 17th century in Dravadian and Vijayanagar style by the ruler of mysore.The main festival celebrated here is Vaikuntha Ekadashi when thousands of devotees throng the temple.
Location: 39, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Kalasipalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002
Timings: 8 AM-12 PM - 6 pm to 8.30 pm
Famous For: The temples boast the Dravidian and Vijaynagara style architecture
4.Jagannath Temple
Another entry in the list of incredible temples in Bengaluru is The Jagannath Temple located in on Sarjapur Road in Agara, Bengaluru. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and his sister Subhadra. The beauty of this temple is experienced by more than fifteen thousand worshippers every year.
Location: Agara Village, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Timings: 6 AM - 9 PM
Famous For: This temple is the replica of the Jaggannath Temple in Puri, Orissa
5.Sree Tirumala Giri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swami Temple
Sree Tirumalagiri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Temple is located in a beautiful location in J P Nagar 2nd Phase in Bengaluru. The Tirumalagiri temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Lord Vishnu).
The main attraction of Tirumalagiri Temple is the image of Lord Venkateshwara. The image of Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumalagiri temple in J P Nagar appears to be a replica of the idol at Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh).
The presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara is accompanied by Lord Narasimha Swamy to his right and Goddess Lakshmi to his left. There are separate shrines for Lord Govindaraja Swamy, Lord Anjaneya (Hanuman), Lord Ganapathi and Maha Shesha.
Tirumalagiri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Temple
Near Durga Parameshwari Ground
9th Cross, 80 Feet Road, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase,Bengaluru - 560 078, Karnataka
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (all days except Saturday)
7:30 AM - 01:00 PM; 5:30 PM-9:30 PM (Saturday only)
6.Devagiri Varaprada Sri Venkateshwara Temple - Bengaluru
Devagiri Sree Venkateshwara Temple
Sree Varapada Venkateshwara Devagiri Temple is located on a beautiful hillock called Devagiri in Banashankari, Bengaluru.
The Devagiri temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Lord Vishnu). The image of Lord Venkateshwara at Devagiri temple appears to be a replica of the idol at Tirumala.
The presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara is accompanied by Lord Ganesh to his right and Goddess Padmavathi to his left.
The other attraction of Devagiri temple is its 108 feet tall Rajagopura.
There are separate shrines for Navagrahas and Lord Hanuman in the temple complex. Besides, there is a Kalyana Mantapa, a Mukha Mantapa, Addalu Mantapa and the Annapurneshwari Hall.
Sree Varapada Venkateshwara Devagiri Temple
15th Main, 22nd Cross,
Near B.D.A. Complex, Banashankari 2nd Stage
Bengaluru - 560 070
Temple timings : Morning 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
7.Sri Srinivasa Temple in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru
Mari Tirupathi Sri Srinivasa Gudi
Introduction :
It is located in the area of mahalskshmi layout.. its famous for divya darshan gopura it has six floors in it each floor tells about the story of vishnu, shiva, mahalakshmi, sri krishna, etc we can see story through idol shown as picture...
It was built around the 12th century and it was renovated by the Yelahanka Nada Prabhus. Legend says that Kempe Gowda found treasure on the spot and built this temple after the deity of Someshwara came in his dream... it is one of the oldest temple in bangalore....
Timings :
It will open at 07.00 a.m to 12.00p.m
Afternoon at 5.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m
Direction :
It will be 10-12 kms from majestic it will take 45-1 hour of journey from vechicle.. Majestic via mahalakshmi layout...
Declaration :
It was most sacred place its speciality is divyadarshan it may take 1 - 1.15 min to see full divya darshan it was wonerfull place and sacred place....
8.Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Bellandur,Bengaluru
Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located in Bellandur Village near Marathahalli. The temple is built on the banks of the Bellandur Lake, and made from granite stone, in Madurai style of architecture. Near Bellandur under bridge you have to take right turn towards HAL road. After a kilometer the road diverges. Keep left for almost 100 m. This takes you to Bellandur Village. The main dietry of the temple is Srinivasa Venkateswara Swamy. There is an idol of Gardua infront of the main idol of Lord Srinivasa. Also you can see beautifully carved elephants on either sides of Garuda. Hanuman is another dietry in the temple.
The temple is build using stone and had beautiful carvings in every inch. The main entrance has Dashavatara carved on either sides. Ample parking space is available near the temple and the premises are neatly maintained. Nearly 100 sculptors were brought from near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, to carve the columns of the temple. They have worked for the last ten years to bring the temple to shape. At the entrance, a majestic Gopuram stands 80 feet tall. A havan mantapa is set up in front of the temple, for the pran pratishtha of the idols and of the kalasas to be placed on the Gopuram and Garbha Gruha. Interestingly, this temple is adjacent to an ancient temple that was built by the earliest settlers in the area, to invoke the gods' blessings on the Bellandur lake.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Near Govt. High school
Bellandur, Bengaluru 560103
Temple timings : Morning 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
