Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Hello Everyone, My name is Goutham and i have been travelling to many historic and mind blowing destinations from the past few years and this Destination is one of the kind.

Temple: Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple (Located near to Nandi Hills)

Timings: 7am-7pm
District: Bangalore Rural
Town: Nandi Hills
Distance: Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is Located nearer to Famous Nandi Hills which is around 54km [1hr:37min according to Google Maps] from Bangalore.
NOTE: [Travel Time and Distance may vary depending upon the route and number of breaks taken]

(Before we go to a particular destination, it is important for us to know legacy/History of the place, so that it makes the journey more exciting and joyful)

Bhoga NandeeshwaraTemple

Overview Of The Temple:

• The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a magnificent example of Dravidian Architecture.
• It is a 1000 year old temple that bears the architectural stamps of around five different dynasties that ruled here.
• Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is located in the village at the foothills of Nandi Hills.
• Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple was built in the 9th century.
• The first phase is believed to have been built by the Bana Queen Ratnavali. 
• The temple then underwent many additions and modifications, spread over the rule of around five dynasties.

Main Shrine View From Outside 

Large Stone Wheels Rested In-front Of The Temple

 

• This Temple is Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple houses three temples:

Arunachaleshwara (representing the childhood of Shiva)
Uma Maheshwara (representing the Shiva and his wife Parvati)
Bhoga Nandishwara (Shiva in the form of Linga)

• The Pillars and walls are covered with intricate carvings typical of the Hoysalas. The structures are covered in figures of parrots,animals,creepers and divine figures.

Unique Designed Umbrella carved Out Of  Stone 

 

                      View Of Stone Umbrella

Beautiful Carvings On Temple Pillars

View Of Temple Surrounded By Beautiful Pillars

Magnificent carvings

Temple Pillar

 Outer View Of Temple(Gopuram  and Architecture)

Zoom View Temple Gopuram

Temple Architecture

Temple Architecture

The Snake Lord

The Temple View

  

Divine Figures Carved On Temple Walls

Divine Figures Carved On Temple Walls

Shringi Theertha:

• Shringi Theertha is the Temple Pond, It is surrounded on all four sides by a walkway and running mandapa. This pond has steps leading down to it on all four sides.

Shringi Theertha

Beautiful View Of Mountain Behind Shringi Theertha 

Well every journey comes to an end carrying away beautiful memories,So did mine.

Thanks for reading.

How To Get There?: 

Nandi Hills is a very famous tourist spot. Frequent bus services will be available from the city of Bangalore. Bhoga Nandishwara Temple is located in the village at the foothills of Nandi Hills. One can take there own vehicle or book private cabs,autos for travelling to this place.

Near By Places To Visit: Nandi Hills(Tipu's Drop,Yoga Nandishwara,Sunrise View Point),Skandagiri Hills.