Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Bangalore
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About Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
One of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut architecture, the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is a significant place of worship in Bangalore. Founded by Kempe Gouda I of the Vijayanagara Empire, the temple is dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva. It is believed to be carved out of a pre-existing cave and consists of an elegant Shiva Linga. The interiors of the temple are designed in such a way that during morning and sunset, the sunlight surrounding the structure only falls upon the Shiva linga. To witness this incredible spectacle, thousands of tourists gather at the temple. A popular tourist attraction and one of the numerous temples around Bengaluru, it dates back as far as the 16th-century.