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famous temples in bangalore: There are many temples in India where thousands of devotees come to visit every day. There are many temples of Lord Ganesha not only in India but also outside the country, whose history is believed to be centuries old. Lord Ganesha is worshiped first in Hinduism. In today's article, we will tell you about the most special temple of South India, where not only the idol of God but everything is special.
Where is this special temple located?
There is a special temple of Lord Ganesha called Dodda Ganapati in Basavangudi near Bangalore. The temple is called Dodda Ganapati because Dodda means 'big' in South India. A huge idol of Bappa is installed in the temple, hence the name of the temple. It is considered one of the famous temples in Bangalore.
Location- About 13 km from Bengaluru, the Dodda Ganapati temple is located in Basavangudi.
Specialty of Doda Ganpati Temple
It is that there are many idols of Lord Ganesha across the country, which are Visakha. But the idol located in this temple is considered to be the most special. The idol of Bappa, about 18 feet high and 16 feet wide, is made from a single rock of black granite. The idol of Bappa is carved on the rock. There is also a statue of Nandi behind this temple.
Nandi Temple, the most famous temple in Bangalore
Which is claimed to have the world's largest statue of Nandi. There are many stories about the temple of Lord Ganesha. Some historians believe that this temple is not very old. It was built only after the British came to India. It is considered to be the most famous temple of Lord Ganesha in Bangalore.
Butter is offered to God
Here in the temple, 100 kg of butter is offered to the Lord. Then this butter is distributed among the devotees as prasad. The temple is open from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm. Then it is open from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.