India is the land of rich cultural heritage. Southern India with awesome natural beauty and temples is a major attractions for both Indian and international tourists. Bangalore, one of the famous cities of southern India is enriched with many exquisite temples. Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple is one of the famous temples in Bangalore.
Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple is a cave temple located in the hill of Harirayanagudda which is near the bull Temple Road.The mythological story of Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple speaks an interesting story. It says the earlier name of Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple was Gowthama Kshetra because Lord Gowthama performed penance in this place.
History speaks of a different tale. Kempegowda I, the founder of Bangalore renovated the temple. The outer premises of the temple is adorned with monolithic structures like the trident, Damaru ( the musical instrument of Shiva), Suryapana and other structures are carved out in the time of Kempegowda I. James Hunter, a British artist painted all these structures beautifully. The cave emanates a somber air of spirituality.
The sanctum of Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple has a tall Shivalinga. You can enter the temple through three paths, all cave paths. If you can visit the temple on January 14th, Makar Sankranti you can witnesss a wonderful phenomenon. On that day a ray of sunlight passes through the temple touching in a rhythmic manner Nandi, the mount of Lord Shiva and the Shivalinga. This happens between 5pm to 5:30 pm. People who visit the Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple get awe struck by its eerie splendor.
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Visit the Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple, which glows with historic, mythical, scientific and archaeological glory. You can feel the mythical and historical fervour of Bangalore, peeling off the modern crust of development. Let your mind gets awestruck by the dual world of rich heritage and urban modernism in the same city.
Browse through the pages on places of worship in Bangalore to know more about other temples of Bangalore.
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