Bull Temple

Bengaluru (Bangalore)


Built by Kempegowda in the 16th-century Dravidian style, the Bull Temple contains a huge stone monolith of Nandi (Shiva’s bull), which is always embellished with lavish flower garlands. This is one of Bengaluru’s most atmospheric temples, set in a small park and accessed via a shady path.

Transportation

  • metro: National College

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