Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Chikkaballapur
ಆದಿಯೋಗಿ
A 112-foot steel bust of Shiva built by the Isha Foundation, often visited on the same day as Nandi Hills.
Unveiled in January 2023, this statue shares its design with the Adiyogi statue in Coimbatore. It stands about 34 metres tall against a backdrop of hills, surrounded by open lawns and prayer areas. Each evening around 7 pm, a light and sound show called Adiyogi Divya Darshanam takes place, and the light is best at sunset. Entry is free, and the grounds have a vegetarian restaurant. Located about 60 km north of Bengaluru and about 15 km from Nandi Hills, it can be combined with Nandi Hills sunrise in a one-day trip, which requires a hired car.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Skandagiri
- Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
- Nandi Hills
- Bangalore Palace
- ISKCON Temple Bangalore
- Malleswaram
- National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru
- Ulsoor Lake