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Entry Fee & Ticket
There is no entry charge for this temple and it is open from 7 AM to 12:30 PM-5 PM to 8:30 PM. | No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Open Days
The Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Time to Visit
September, October, November, December
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How to Reach Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple.
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30.7 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into Bangalore Airport
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3.5 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Railway Station
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8.8 km awayBy road · Nearest Bus TerminalCatch a bus from Kengeri Bus Terminal
About Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is a famous ancient cave temple located at Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built in the 16th century by the city's founder, Kempe Gowda I. There is a tall Shivling in the inner sanctum of the temple. The temple is famous for its mysterious stone discs in the courtyard and precise planning to make the sun shine on the temple at certain times of the year. Every year at the time of Shivratri, a large crowd of visitors can be seen here.
Architecture of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
The architecture of the Gavipuram cave temple is absolutely magical as the temple is completely made of rocks, the inner sanctum of the temple is present inside a cave which has also been carved out of rock. There are two more pillars inside the temple, one representing the trident and the other a double-headed damru, the property of Lord Shiva.
Interesting facts about Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- The temple celebrates Shivratri with such great pomp that it attracts devotees from all over the world.
- The temple is a pure example of Indian rock-cut architecture and is well located in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Another major attraction of the temple is the presence of a rare idol of Agni, the god of fire. The figure has two heads, seven arms and three legs.
- The two pillars present in the temple courtyard are the major attraction as these pillars have two huge discs for the Moon and the Sun.
- Gavi Gangadhareshwara is a historical temple depicted as a linga dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- The attraction is the height of the roof of the temple which is quite low and decreases as one goes around the temple.
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