Sri Gavi Gangaadhareshwara Swamy Devasthana

Sri Gavi Gangaadhareshwara Swamy Devasthana is a 16th-century cave temple in the Gavipuram Extension neighborhood of Bangalore, India. It has a 4.7/5 rating from visitors.

What to Expect

You will enter a temple carved directly into a natural rock formation. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its forecourt contains large, mysterious stone discs. The architecture is precisely planned so that the sun’s rays illuminate the main shrine on specific days of the year. The atmosphere inside the cave is notably cooler and quieter than the city outside.

History & Significance

Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bangalore, built this temple in the 16th century. It is a significant example of Indian rock-cut architecture. The temple is also known locally as the Gavipuram Cave Temple.

Practical Information

The address is WHX7+754, 5th Main Rd, Gavipuram Extention, Kempegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560019. The temple is open for darshan from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.