The Bhoganandishwara Temple, also known as Sri Bhoga Nandishwara Gudi, is an ancient Shiva temple located in Nandi village near Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Bhoganandishwara. The temple complex is renowned for its magnificent stone carvings and historic Dravidian architecture.
Visiting Hours for Bhoganandishwara Temple
Bhoganandishwara Temple is open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There is no entry fee to visit this historic 9th-century site.
Major Festivals at Bhoganandishwara Temple
The major festivals celebrated at the Bhoganandishwara Temple are Mahashivaratri, Karthika Purnima, Diwali, and Ugadi. During these festivals, the temple's kund (Kalyani/Pushkarani) is illuminated by over 100,000 oil lamps placed on the stone steps.
How to Reach Bhoganandishwara Temple
The Bhoganandishwara Temple is located in Nandi village at the foothills of Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, approximately 54 kilometers north of Bengaluru. The easiest way to reach here is by car, taxi, or bus via NH 44. The nearest railway station is Chikkaballapur Railway Station, located approximately 7 to 20 kilometers from the temple. The nearest airport is Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, situated about 36 to 40 kilometers away.
Popular Name: Sri Bhoga Nandishwara Gudi
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