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Dodda Basavana Gudi (Bull Temple)
Nandi (Sacred Bull of Lord Shiva)Kempe Gowda I (Founder of Bengaluru) 1537 • Dravidian VijayanagaraVerified Sanctum

Dodda Basavana Gudi (Bull Temple)

ದೊಡ್ಡ ಬಸವನ ಗುಡಿ • ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು • Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sanctum Overview & Heritage

World's largest monolithic Nandi granite sculpture carved out of a single rock (4.5m high, 6.5m long) presiding over the Kadalekai Parishe.

Sanctum LocationBull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Transit ConnectivityNational College Metro Station (Green Line) — 10 min walk
Darshan Timings6:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Aarti & Bhog TimingsMorning: 7:00 AM | Evening: 7:30 PM

Official Offerings & Sevas

All provisions are managed directly by temple authorities.

6 Active Offerings
Darshan Passes₹100

Monolith Nandi Parikrama Fast Pass

Fast track line around the monolithic Nandi sanctum.

Home Delivery₹250

Kadalekai & Sacred Vibhuti Prasad

Consecrated traditional roasted groundnut prasadam and pure temple vibhuti.

Puja & Rituals₹500

Tailabhishekam & Butter Alankara Seva

Anointing the holy Nandi with pure gingelly oil and butter for prosperity.

Aarti Seva₹100

Pradosham Special Aarti Token

Reserved prayer enclosure during the fortnightly Pradosham sunset worship.

Accommodation₹800

Basavanagudi Pilgrim Guest House

Heritage accommodation close to Gandhi Bazaar and Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

Donations₹100

Kadalekai Cultural Trust E-Hundi

Supporting traditional agrarian fairs and local farmers.

Temple Office & Assistance

+91 80 2667 8777
bulltemple@utsavsangh.com
Notice to Devotees:

Devotees are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to their reserved VIP Darshan or Aarti token slot. Please keep your digital pass QR code handy.

100% Tax-Deductible Seva

All donations made via E-Hundi are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Instant 80G receipts are generated digitally upon donation confirmation.