Religious sites and temples to visit in Bengaluru
One of the largest ISKCON temples in South India, situated on Hare Krishna Hill in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, known for daily kirtans, cultural exhibits, and a major Janmashtami celebration.
Popular Bangalore temple dedicated to goddess Banashankari, drawing devotees especially on Fridays.
Ancient cave temple in Bangalore dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for a unique astronomical phenomenon on Makara Sankranti.
Ancient Shiva temple in Ulsoor, Bangalore, dating back to the Ganga dynasty with beautiful Dravidian architecture.
Serene Jagannath temple in Bangalore's Agara area, known for its traditional Odisha-style architecture and Rath Yatra celebrations.
One of Bangalore's oldest Shiva temples in Malleswaram, believed to date back over a thousand years.
Historic Venkataramana temple in Bangalore's Fort area, built by the Mysore Wadiyars in the 17th century.
A historic Shakti temple in Huskur, Bengaluru, dedicated to Goddess Madduramma and known for its vibrant annual Huskur Jatre festival.
Popular Hanuman temple in Bangalore's Jayanagar known for its large idol and massive crowds on Saturdays.
A 16th-century Vijayanagara-style Vishnu temple in Chikkapete, Bengaluru, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha in his reclining form, known for its carved granite pillars and annual Rathotsavam.
A Bengaluru temple notable for its 65-foot Shiva statue in meditation pose and a dedicated area replicating all 12 Jyotirlingas, especially busy during Mahashivaratri.
A 16th-century Bengaluru temple dedicated to Nandi, housing one of the world's largest monolithic granite bull idols and the focal point of the annual Kadalekai Parishe groundnut fair.
Murugan temple in Bangalore's Rajarajeshwari Nagar with a beautiful six-faced Shanmukha idol and Dravidian gopuram.