Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
ಭೋಗ ನಂದೀಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
A thousand-year-old temple at the foot of Nandi Hills, founded in the 9th century, with finely carved pillars, corridors and a stepped tank.
The temple was founded in the 9th century and later expanded under the Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagara dynasties. It consists of two side-by-side main shrines representing the youthful and adult forms of Shiva. The courtyard contains a stepped tank, Shringeri Teertha, and the stone pillars are finely carved. The temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, entry is free, and shoes must be removed before entering the shrine. It is located in Nandi village, right on the way down from Nandi Hills, and is best visited after sunrise to avoid the crowds.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Nandi Hills
- Skandagiri
- Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Chikkaballapur
- Bangalore Palace
- ISKCON Temple Bangalore
- Malleswaram
- National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru
- Ulsoor Lake