Monday, March 20, 2017

Kadu Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Bangalore

Kadu Mallikarjunaswamy Temple in Bangalore is located in Malleswaram region. The temple is built on a hilly area and temple itself on a hill top. 



As per the historic records the temple was built in the 17th century A.D. by Venkoji, the brother of the Maratha King Shivaji.



A flight of 40 steps leads to the temple and as one enters inside one can see main sancum and Parijata tree. 



The presiding deity of the temple Lord Shiva in the form of Linga. This linga is much older than the temple, while the other idols accompanying Ganesha, Parvathi, Subramanya and many other are new additions.



This temple has been one of the oldest temple in the city and is very colourful.

23 comments:

  1. beautiful temple...

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  2. Beautiful temple. Nice to read.

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  3. This certainly is a very colourful temple, Rajesh and a very fascinating one too.
    Thank you for joining Mosaic Monday again this week.
    Maggie

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  4. Great shot of the steps leading up to the temple....beautiful colours!

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  5. Indeed beautiful temple and nicely led by your photos!

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  6. Very beautiful temple.

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  7. another beautiful temple. feast to my eyes.

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  8. Spectacular temple and photos.

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  9. That's beautiful architecture.

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  10. The temple color is very vibrant..

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  11. What a lovely and ornate temple!

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  12. I love to see your Indian architecture for it is so different from ours. Have a happy week!

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  13. Glad to know more about this temple.

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  14. For having been built I the 17th century, it appears to be in good shape and very clean!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  15. I know I repeat myself, but the architecture of these temples is just amazing. I just don't know how they constructed them with so little modern equipment.

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  16. Lovely colors and creative photos of the temple ~ thanks,

    Wishing you a Peaceful week ~ ^_^

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  17. Love it...

    looks brandnew but that is not the case I guess



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  18. Anonymous23:23

    i like how some looks so hidden. looks like it would be fun to find.

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  19. Wow !
    Your Temples are amazing so beautiful fit
    for KINGS of your beautiful country.
    Thank you for sharing it with us,
    Best Wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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  20. tall and intricate
    ROG, ABCW

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  21. What a gorgeous temple, love the offering candles are they inside watermelons?
    Wren x

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