Indian Temples

The Bull Temple is located at Bangalore in the state of Karnataka. Erected by Kempe Gowda in the 16th century, the temple is one of the most ancient in the city and is dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull and mount of Lord Shiva. The giant statue of Nandi is carved out of a single boulder and thus is considered to be a sculptural masterpiece in bull temple karnataka.

History
The Nandi Bull is held in high regard for being the Vahana (mount) of Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story behind the installation of the gigantic statue. A vagrant bull used to devour the groundnuts grown in the nearby fields. The farmers of the area, after all the effort, were unable to keep the creature away. Eventually, the magnificent Bull Temple was built and thus the problem was solved. But still today, to make the tradition alive, the farmers organise a groundnut fair near the bull temple karnataka every year.

Architecture
bull temple karnataka is built in the typical Dravidian style. The shrine is positioned atop a hill. Here, one can see the gigantic black and shiny statue of Nandi. The statue measures 20 feet in length and 15 feet in height.

At the back is yet another Lingam shrine with a majestic gopuram that is worth seeing. The underground Sri Gavi Gandadhareswara Temple is also a must visit for tourists. During the Shivratri Festival, the sight at the Bull Temple is truly a worthy experience.

Accessibility
By air, Bangalore can be accessed from places like Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. The city of Bangalore has excellent road and rail network connecting to the key destinations of the state and the country.

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