Famous Shiva Temples In Bangalore That Are Expressions Of Antiquity

The Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most iconic monuments in India and a masterpiece of monolithic sculpture. Standing about 57 feet tall on Vindhyagiri hill, the Gomateshwara statue — depicting the Jain saint Bahubali — is among the tallest free-standing statues in the world and the spiritual heart of Shravanabelagola.

The Mahamastakabhisheka is the grandest religious event held at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka — a spectacular head-anointing ceremony of the Gomateshwara (Bahubali) statue performed once every 12 years. Attracting lakhs of pilgrims from across the world, the Shravanabelagola Mahamastakabhisheka is one of the most important festivals in the Jain calendar and a breathtaking dis...

Shravanabelagola is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centres in India and among the most visited heritage destinations in Karnataka. Located in the Hassan district, Shravanabelagola is world-famous for the towering monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara (Bahubali) that stands atop the Vindhyagiri hill. This complete guide covers the history, significance, temples, hi...

Most people are told that Bengaluru began in 1537, when Kempegowda I laid out his mud fort and four watchtowers. A weathered slab of granite in a temple courtyard in south Bengaluru says otherwise. The Begur Panchalingeshwara Temple holds the oldest known written record of the name Bengaluru — a hero stone carved around 890–900 CE, more than six centuries before Kempegowda dr...

The Lalbagh Flower Show 2026 in Bengaluru will showcase the glory of the Western Ganga dynasty and their contribution to to Kannada literature, education, and more.

The Lalbagh flower show is likely to see a surge in visitor footfall compared to the Independence Day edition in A...