Bull Temple, Bangalore

One of the most significant shrines of Hindus and Shiva devotees, the Nandi Temple is the prominent temple of Bangalore. Locally known as 'Dodda Basavana Gudi' or Bull Temple, it is considered as the largest temple in the world dedicated to Hindu Demigod Nandi. Built by Kempe Gowda in 1537, it follows the Vijayanagara architectural style. Home to a 15 feet high Nandi sculpture, it also houses the shrine of Lord Ganesha nearby. The statue of Nandi is regularly covered with butter as a ritual which resulted in the grey statue turning to black color. An awe-inspiring structure, it is a perfect place to experience the devotional aura of countless devotees. The temple complex also houses the Bugle rock garden, a site used to blow the bugle and gather inhabitants.