Bull Temple, A True Dedication To the Vahana of Lord Shiva

Shiva’s mount as the same in the Vishvanath Temple. Also popularly known as “Nandi temple”. The temple bears a massive bull which is 4.6 m in height this is engraved out

of a single boulder, which is a masterpiece of sculpture. It confronts the Shiva shrine, an effigy of Nandi is surrounded by effigies of Goddess Candra and God Surya on their carries that are drawn by the horses.  There are some rules that are followed like no Non Hindus are allowed inside the temple. This temple as something or other to celebrate always. There are musicians performing in the temple during weekends. The Bull Temple is out-and-out to Lord Shiva’s vehicle (Vahana), Nandi the bull. The main drawing card of this place is the huge Bull statue.

Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple is a true example of Dravidian style which was constructed by Kempe Gowda. It is supposed that the spring of the Vishwa Bharathi River has its origin commencing the Nandi’s feet. According to the tradition there is an iron plate on the head of the Nandi that prevents it from throwing away. The idol here in Ganesh temple is made out of butter which is broken up and distributed after every four years. The butter used for building up the idol is 11o kilos.

The original color of the Bull at the Bull Temple was grey but now it has turned to black as the visitors apply coconut oil regularly to the Nandi which turned it black. Shivratri is the festival that is celebrated in the temple with great favor and enthusiasm. Also you will be stunned seeing that the statue of the bull is on a single carved stone. There is no fees for entrance in the temple you can freely enter the temple any time between 6 am to 8 pm.