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BANGALORE WEEKEND GETAWAY SERIES : BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE

There are several interesting places in and around Bangalore city, suitable for a weekend roundup.  One such place is Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, an architectural masterpiece located by the foothills of Nandi Hills situated around 55Km from the city centre. The little Nandi village comes 18 Km ahead of Devanahalli (Bangalore International Airport) on the Bangalore-Hyderabad Highway.

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BRAND NEW STONE RADIALS HAVE ARRIVED !! ANCIENT CHARIOT WHEELS IN FRONT OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE

As per archaeological survey of India, the original temple dates back to 806-810 AD, built in typical Dravidian style by Bana Queen Ratnavali. It came under the patronage of several dynasties like Gangas, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pallavas, Vijayanagara kings and even Tipu Sultan in later stages.  The temple has undergone modifications by various rulers , until the region came under British rule in 1799, after the death of Tipu Sultan.

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GRAND ENTRANCE OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

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IN FRONT OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

There are two major shrines in the temple complex. The Arunachaleswara temple on southern corner was built by the Gangas of Talakad , ( Read about Talakad here> ) and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple on the northern side was constructed by the Chola Kings. Sculpture of a king could be found inside the temple complex, believed to be that of Rajendra Chola.  Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in various stages of life .

EXQUISITELY CARVED PILLARS IN THE FRONT MANDAP OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

EXQUISITELY CARVED PILLARS IN THE FRONT MANDAP OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

Arunachaleswara shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva in childhood form, Bhoga Nandeeshwara shrine worships Shiva as a youth. There is a smaller Uma-Maheshwara shrine between the above two major shrines, depicting Shiva & Parvati in the occasion of their marriage. This shrine is popular among newly wedded couples who visit here to seek blessings. There is another temple located on the top of Nandi hills where Lord Shiva is represented in his renunciation stage.  The temple houses beautiful courtyards supported by highly ornate pillars and decorated with exquisite carvings.  The Kalyana Mandapa and Tulabhara Mandapa were the later contributions made by  Vijayanagara rulers.  A large temple tank called Kalyani or Pushkarni  in front of the temple complex was added by King Krishnadeva Raya . There used to be an ancient tradition to worshiping the idols of kings along with the other Gods in temples. This is probably the reason why there is a statue of Rajendra Chola-I inside the sanctum of Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple too. There are Tamil inscriptions around the temple, pointing to the Chola influence in this region. Read about Rajendra Chola and the Great Living Chola Temples here >>

TYPICAL NAGA (SNAKE) WORSHIP IN INDIAN HINDU TEMPLES

TYPICAL NAGA (SNAKE) WORSHIP AS SEEN IN HINDU TEMPLES

HINDU RITUAL OF TREE WORSHIP . DEVOTEES ENCIRCLING THE HOLY TREES LIKE PEEPAL, NEEM, BANYAN ETC.

DEVOTEES ENCIRCLING THE HOLY TREES LIKE PEEPAL, NEEM, BANYAN ETC.

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BEAUTIFUL NATARAJA MOTIF ON THE OUTER WALL OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

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EXQUISITE CARVINGS DEPICTING MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS, FOUND ON THE OUTER WALL OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

A wooden chariot lies unattended in front of the temple with its massive stone wheels lying loose,   half-submerged in soil. Do not forget to go for a casual stroll around the village to enjoy the picturesque scenery .  The view of this temple from the top of Nandi Hills is spectacular too.

Not far from the temple, there is a little village known as Muddena Halli,  the birthplace of Shri Vishveshwarayya, the legendary engineer and  architect of Mysore state.  Vishveshwarayya’s ancestral home has been preserved and converted into a museum that exhibits a vast collection of his writings and photographs .

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EXQUISITE CARVINGS DEPICTING MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS, FOUND ON THE OUTER WALL OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

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INSIDE THE BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE COMPLEX, KARNATAKA

WALL RELIEFS INSIDE THE BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE COMPLEX, KARNATAKA

THE WOODEN CHARIOT IN FRONT OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

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THE WOODEN CHARIOT IN FRONT OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

STONE UMBRELLA INSIDE THE SANCTUM

HIGHLY DECORATED CHARIOTS IN FRONT OF THE TEMPLE

DHWAJA STAMBHA (FLAG STAFF) IN FRONT OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

 

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STONE UMBRELLA INSIDE THE SANCTUM

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TYPICAL DWARAPALIKA ( GATE KEEPER LADY) IN FRONT OF HOYSALA & VIJAYANAGARA TEMPLES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANOTHER VIEW OF THE TEMPLE

ANOTHER VIEW OF THE TEMPLE

LARGE TEMPLE TANK CALLED KALYANI OR PUSHKARNI IN FRONT OF BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

ANCIENT TAMIL INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE CHOLA PERIOD

A STATUE OF RAJENDRA CHOLA-I INSIDE BHOGA NANDEESHWARA TEMPLE

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THE BEAUTIFUL VALLEYS OCCUPIED BY FLOWER-GROWING FARMERS

NANDI VILLAGE VIEWED FROM THE TOP OF NANDI HILLS

NANDI VILLAGE VIEWED FROM THE TOP OF NANDI HILLS

WHEN WE SPOTTED BHOGA NADEESHWARA TEMPLE FROM THE TOP OF NANDI HILLS

SPOTTED BHOGA NADEESHWARA TEMPLE FROM THE TOP OF NANDI HILLS

Driving Directions : by NH7(AH-43) : Bangalore- Devanahalli-Nandi Village : 54Km

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6 Comments:

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    Ezhil Ramalingam
    September 02, 2015
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    A visual treat as always, Gopan !!!

    • GOPAN NAIR
      GOPAN NAIR
      September 03, 2015
      Reply

      Thank you very much, dear Sir.

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    t.swaminathan
    October 10, 2017
    Reply

    thanks ,good job, helps those devotees of lord shiva to visit this ancient temple someday

    • GOPAN NAIR
      GOPAN NAIR
      October 27, 2017
      Reply

      Thanks for your comment. Appreciate that.

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    Micheal Spring
    January 31, 2018
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    Truly wonderful ! India is incredible indeed. Greetings from Nederlands.

    • GOPAN NAIR
      GOPAN NAIR
      January 31, 2018
      Reply

      Indeed it is. I am so happy that you found my pages interesting.


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