Basavanna Gudi or the Bull temple in Bengaluru is a peaceful
place. The temple is visited by few local
people and tourists. This is more than
four hundred years old. It comes under
the protected monuments by archeologists.
In this premises of Bull temple we also see Dodda Ganapathi
(10’x15’ idol) temple and Shiva Temple
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| Dodda Ganapathi |
There is also the idol of Valmiki, the
poet who wrote Ramayana. This is the
first time I have ever seen Valmiki being adored. On entering we find two huge horns curved of
stones arching the steps leading to Bull temple. On to the left is the Dodda Ganapathi
temple. For people who cannot climb
steps can walk up straight for a few yards and find way leading to the Bull
temple on the right side and left is the Shiva
Temple
The Bull or Nandi is the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The Bull here is the largest in the world,
measuring 15’x20’. It is beautiful and
appears to be with life. The temple or
pujari here is not yet commercialized.
Entering the inside of temple and circumambulation around the Bull is
allowed. The surroundings are beautiful
and peaceful. It is a place to sit and
relax. Calmness is simply felt there. Bengaluru city tour can never be complete
without visiting Basavanna Gudi.
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| Valmiki |
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