Bull Temple

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  • Address: No.28, 3rd Cross, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Basavanagudi, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
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  • Timings: 06:00 am - 09:00 pm Details
  • Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids, Architecture
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Dedicated to Nandi Bull, the Bull Temple is also known as 'Dodda Basavana Gudi'. A colossal granite statue is the highlight of this temple. Situated inside a park called Bugle Rock, this is one of the more popular temples in all of Bengaluru. Said to be the biggest Nandi temple in the world, the stone cut image of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter, known as benne in the local language of Kannada.

This temple flaunts the Dravidian style architecture and is the site where the groundnut festivals take place in November/December. Combine your visit to the Bull Temple with a quick stroll through the Bugle Rock Park or Gandhi Bazaar. Heading towards Lalbagh after this isn’t a bad idea as well. The place is about 1 km away is the cave temple of Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple. Here’s a word of advice for the Bull Temple visitors, ‘Beware of touts!’ Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Bengaluru itinerary 5 days.

Bull Temple Travel Tips

  • The peace of religious place should be maintained at all times.
  • Modest dressing is recommended.
  • Photography without permission is prohibited.

How to Reach Bull Temple

  • Hire a taxi

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  • Bull Temple Address: No.28, 3rd Cross, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Basavanagudi, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
  • Bull Temple Timing: 06:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Bull Temple(preferred time): 07:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Bull Temple: 01:00 Hrs
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  • 33.38% of people who visit Bengaluru include Bull Temple in their plan

  • 72.41% of people start their Bull Temple visit around 07 AM - 08 AM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr to see Bull Temple

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

76.19% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Bull Temple

People normally club together Wonderla Amusement Park and Basavanagudi while planning their visit to Bull Temple.

People also prefer to start their day with Bull Temple.

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