God
The main deity of this temple is Nandi, who is the ‘vahana’ (vehicle) of Lord Shiva facing North direction, with a height 4.5 Meters high and 6.5 Meters long. This idol is said to have been carved out of a single rock. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per the tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing. The color of the bull was grey and gradually, it turned black as devotees apply coconut oil to it.
Interesting Facts
- In fact, with a height of around 4.5 metres and a length of about 6.5 metres, the idol of Nandi in this temple is said to be one of the biggest in the world.
Best Season To Visit
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 KSRTC Main Bus stand |
5.4 KM | 08049596666 |
 Deepanjali Nagar Metro Station |
4.8 KM | 1800412345 |
 Bangalore International Airport |
39 KM | 18004254425 |
Architecture
The name Basavanangudi in the local language Kannanda, means the Bull (Basavana) Temple. This temple is built in Vijayanagara Style of architecture with Gray granite and temple has an impressive gopuram (tower) which is adorned with relief figures on all the sides. Nandi monolith placed on a plinth in the temple shrine and temple is a small one, consisting only of the shrine fronted by a porch in the Vijayanagara style. The current tower over the shrine was constructed in the early 20th century and is adorned with Saivite figures and motifs.
Religious Significance
A bull was roaming in this region and the chief crop harvested in the region was ground nuts. The villagers found that every full moon day their crop of ground nuts vanished mysteriously. They decided to stay on watch & on a full moon day they witnessed a huge bull golden in colour, eyes shining bright like jewels consume their crop. But after this incident the bull no longer visited their farm. Instead, they found a huge idol of a bull appear suddenly on the hill, which was growing at a steady pace. They had to hit a nail in the form of a soolam (trident) to stop its growth. A Nandi appeared in the dream of Kempe Gowda the ruler who laid the foundation for the bangalore city & requested that a temple be built on the hill.
History
This temple was built in 16th century (1537 A.D.) by Kempe Gowda the Vijayanagara empire.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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