Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple Bangalore | About, How To Reach, Specialty and Advise / Tips To Visit Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple

About

Near Bangalore/Bengaluru, Tumkur is a popular town. 19 Km from Tumkur is the mountain peak of Shivagange. This is where Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple is situated. On the steep rock, Nandi sculpture is carved, and this is the first thing you will be astonished to see here. But there are much more about this temple. Without beating the bush, let me get into the details the awe striking fact about this temple. The ablution performed here is the miracle. When the devotees offer ghee to the priest for ablution on the Shiva Linga, it is applied on the Linga, and after ablution is performed, the ghee turns to be the butter! Yes, it is true. Ghee is actually formed when butter is heated. But here the process happens in reverse and there is no answer for the question how. And this keeps happening for over 1600 years.

Shape of The Hill

The shape of the hill is itself like a Shiva Linga, and with many other temples closely present, this temple is called as Dakshina Kashi. Kanva Theertha, Agasthya Tirtha, Pathala Ganga, Kapila theertha are few of the springs found here. Sharadamba Temple, Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple and Sri Honnadevi temple are found close to this temple.

Architecture

This temple is one of the enchanting spiritual places of India. It is a best spot to trek too. The scenic beauty blows the mind, and the Nandi sculpture offers best view of the mountains around. There are caves of Shiva and Parvati in the temple complex, that truly stand out and a clear picture of the extraordinary architecture of this temple.

Speciality

The Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple has low roofs, and only 2 ghee lamps are lit here. There are no other sources of light. The highest point of the hill is where the Nandi statue is located, and you will be wondering how such a big statue was sculpture in the steepest point.

How To Reach

This place is quite easy to reach from Bangalore.  You can take buses/Cabs to Tumkur and from there you can reach this temple.

Tips and Advise To Reach The Temple

It has to be kept in mind that the hills and steps are slippery when it rains. In summer, it is too hot to climb the hills. The ideal time to visit this temple is during winter. You can also have the breathtaking view of the mountain with less efforts during this time. There are monkeys everywhere, you need to be careful. The hills are best climbed and got down before sun set.