Religious sites in Bengaluru

Bengaluru's Spiritual Sites

Bengaluru’s religious landscape encompasses a diverse range of architectural styles and traditions, from the 16th-century Vijayanagara-style Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple to the 19th-century Gothic St. Mary's Basilica. The city is home to unique sites like the rock-cut Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, known for its astronomical precision, and the modern ISKCON complex. These spaces offer insight into the city's evolution, featuring ancient Dravidian shrines, colonial-era Anglican churches, and significant Orthodox cathedrals.

Bengaluru's Spiritual Sites — Map

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St Mary's Basilica

St. Mary's Basilica is a shrine located in Shivajinagar locality of Karnataka, India.

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ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple

Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple is one of the largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world.

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Shivoham Shiva Temple

Gigantic statue of Shiva. This mandir is open for 24/7 meditation.

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Dodda Ganesha Temple

Dodda Basavana Gudi is situated in Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, area of South Bengaluru, part of the largest city of the Indian state of…

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The Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church, located at Trinity circle at the east end of the MG Road, is an Anglican church and a major landmark in Bengaluru.

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Chokkanathaswamy temple

Chokkanathaswamy temple, at Domlur in the Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy…

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St. Mary's Orthodox Valiyapally

St. Mary's Orthodox Valiyapally is a Syriac Orthodox Church located in Gangamma Circle in Bangalore city, India.

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Sri Gavigangadhareshwara Swamy Temple

Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, or Sri Gangaadhareshwara, also Gavipura Cave Temple, an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, is located…

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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

16th-century temple in Chickpet featuring Vijayanagara-style architecture and intricate stone carvings dedicated to Lord Ranganatha.

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Venugopalaswamy Temple

Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, located in the Murugeshpalya neighborhood.

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St. Gregorios Orthodox Cathedral

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church cathedral serving as a central place of worship for the Orthodox community in Bengaluru.

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Shiva Temple

Local Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Ganapati Temple

Notable temple in Jayanagar dedicated to Lord Ganesha, serving as a significant spiritual hub for the local community.

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Sri Rama Mandira

Traditional Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama, located in the Rajajinagar area.

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Sree Subramani Swami Temple

Known for its large exterior statue of Lord Murugan, this temple is a prominent landmark on Old Airport Road.

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Subramanya Swamy Temple

Hindu temple in JP Nagar dedicated to Lord Subramanya, featuring traditional South Indian temple architecture.

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St. Mary's Basilica

19th-century Gothic-style basilica and the city's oldest church, known for its stained-glass windows and the annual St. Mary's Feast.

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