Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
ದೊಡ್ಡ ಬಸವನ ಗುಡಿ
Built in the 16th century by Kempegowda, the main hall houses a giant Nandi bull carved from a single block of granite.
The temple is located in the old town area of Basavanagudi. The Nandi bull in the main hall stands about 4.6 metres tall and is about 6 metres long. It was carved from a single rock and is kept glossy black from years of oiling. Nearby are the Dodda Ganesha Temple and Bugle Rock Park. Around the last Monday of the Kartika month each year, a peanut fair is held, with peanut stalls lining the surrounding streets. Entry is free. Remove your shoes before entering the shrine and dress modestly. It can be combined with the nearby VV Puram Food Street in the evening.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00; closed at midday
Nearby sights
- Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- VV Puram Food Street
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Bangalore Fort
- K. R. Market
- Cubbon Park
- Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)