Shivoham Shiva Temple
Shivoham Shiva Temple
3.7
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
On February 26, 1995, on the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri, the Shivoham Shiva Temple was inaugurated by Sri Shankaracharya of Shringeri. Since then the Shiva Temple has become a revered spiritual destination for devotees and visitors. Year after year, with Lord Shiva’s blessings, the temple has transformed into a destination of faith that attracts millions of devotees from not only India but all around the world. The main attractions of the temple include the 65-feet-tall Shiva statue, the 32-feet-tall Ganesha statue, the 25-feet-tall Shiv Ling, Paanch Dham Yatra, and Barah Jyothir Ling Yatra.
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Anuj Srivastava
Bengaluru, India7 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
If you're looking for a peaceful place for worship and meditation, this spot is definitely worth a visit. Right at the entrance, there’s a Shivalinga that sets a calming vibe. I opted for the special darshan, which costs ₹250, and it included a lot of spiritual activities. There’s the Shivoham jaap, tying threads on the pillars, special abhishek, the Paanch Dham Yatra (inside the cave), milk abhishek, and the Jyotirlinga Yatra. They also have this interesting wishing ritual with a miracle coin, diya lighting, temple aarti, and even a 20-minute meditation session. The idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva were huge and beautifully crafted, and just looking at them felt really calming. The temple staff were friendly, which made the whole experience even better.
One thing I felt could improve was including prasada and archana in the special darshan package instead of charging extra. But overall, it was a good experience. If you’re visiting Bangalore, I’d say this place is definitely worth checking out!
One thing I felt could improve was including prasada and archana in the special darshan package instead of charging extra. But overall, it was a good experience. If you’re visiting Bangalore, I’d say this place is definitely worth checking out!
Written 13 January 2025
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Lakshmi Biradar
Bengaluru, India1,024 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
I visited this place twice. Jotting down both the experiences.
1st visit 2013: There was no entry fee. Temple had big Shiva statue. All the devotees were directed to big Shiva statue. As per the guidance i went near the statue,pray to God and clicked some pics. The holistic vibe of the temple will soothen the mind.
8th September 2019: Temple had two different entry fees. Normal darshan : 50 rs, special darshan: Includes different pooja. Most of the pooja again priests will ask extra money. It has become commercial place for priests. None of the priests know kannada and have too much of attitude. Temple has 12 jyotirlinga and big Ganesh statue. Good place for one time visit.
1st visit 2013: There was no entry fee. Temple had big Shiva statue. All the devotees were directed to big Shiva statue. As per the guidance i went near the statue,pray to God and clicked some pics. The holistic vibe of the temple will soothen the mind.
8th September 2019: Temple had two different entry fees. Normal darshan : 50 rs, special darshan: Includes different pooja. Most of the pooja again priests will ask extra money. It has become commercial place for priests. None of the priests know kannada and have too much of attitude. Temple has 12 jyotirlinga and big Ganesh statue. Good place for one time visit.
Written 25 April 2022
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Vikas G
New Delhi, India43 contributions
Aug 2021
The temple is good and has novel concept and tries to include all the possible major holy places related to Lord Shiva in India. However, the bad part is that they charge INR 250 per person for normal visit. This is not good as poor people and people with large groups will have to spend a lot of money.
Written 17 August 2021
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Vratin Shah
Mumbai, India1,303 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Shivoham Shiva Temple is well made temple. But instead of being kept as a religious place it has been more of a commercial place, where visitors are forced to buy expensive tickets & perform poojas and other activities without their knowledge. So, beware before entering the place that you are not forced into spending unnecessary money.
Written 22 January 2024
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Prasanna90
Bengaluru, India8 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
SCAM ALERT: There is a scam going on.
BEWARE.
1) It is clearly written on the entrance that the "Only darshan" entry is free and Special pooja entry is 250rs per person. But when I asked for free entry then the lady in the ticket counter said that "free entry is not open" and we have to pay 250rs to enter.
2) Inside the temple, lots of pandits will offer puja and after 5mins of puja they will ask for money as "daan" or "dakshina". Avoid if you want to save money.
3) Other than this the temple and idols are beautiful.
BEWARE.
1) It is clearly written on the entrance that the "Only darshan" entry is free and Special pooja entry is 250rs per person. But when I asked for free entry then the lady in the ticket counter said that "free entry is not open" and we have to pay 250rs to enter.
2) Inside the temple, lots of pandits will offer puja and after 5mins of puja they will ask for money as "daan" or "dakshina". Avoid if you want to save money.
3) Other than this the temple and idols are beautiful.
Written 3 July 2022
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Andrew Y
Singapore, Singapore5,125 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I asked my driver to bring me to an interesting place and he brought me to this temple. Had to pay the VIP entrance of 500 Rp as we were foreigners. A gift bag and tour is included in this price. It was a mind blowing experience as the priest brough me through each ritual.
Written 28 October 2023
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Amarnath B S
Bengaluru, India19 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
A fair sized Shiva temple complex. They have mini replicas of char dham.
Entry ticket is rs 250. The free entry is as good as nothing. So, it is out of reach of common man.
With the entry ticket, many sevas are included. It is a decent experience. The Shiva statue is a grand view. Some more sign boards at entrance will help.
The pujaries are highly commercial. At every seva point, the pujari ask for dakshina. He keeps repeating it until you put some money.
Entry ticket is rs 250. The free entry is as good as nothing. So, it is out of reach of common man.
With the entry ticket, many sevas are included. It is a decent experience. The Shiva statue is a grand view. Some more sign boards at entrance will help.
The pujaries are highly commercial. At every seva point, the pujari ask for dakshina. He keeps repeating it until you put some money.
Written 17 April 2022
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Shikhar
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Family
Stop selling you gods Hindus!! Which god would agree that their Bhakt should buy ticket to meet them?? This is a scam place just to consume black money. The place is beautiful but its a scam. 250rs to see the Shiva and 500 Rs to offer prayers per head. That’s just unbelievable. Money is not the problem for me but I don’t believe in buying tickets to meet my gods.
Written 13 March 2022
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Anupama K
1 contribution
May 2022
The whole place is a scam . First they charge 250 per head to enter . The priests are all arrogant and they are disgusting. They ask Dakshina as soon as u approach them ..its worst than begging .The whole experience was disgusting . The people managing the temple look like goons than priests .
This place was better 15 years back..Now its completely changed . Not worth visiting .
This place was better 15 years back..Now its completely changed . Not worth visiting .
Written 31 May 2022
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GuruGayatri
Vadodara, India63 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
This is not a temple but seemed like a theme park. Right from the entrance they start asking for money and offer different schemes. The Shiva statue is huge but there seemed no devotion. Everything is commercialized and money making in the name of God.
Written 15 March 2020
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Does this place offer a "tunnel" tour after the 12 Shiva lingams? Thank you
Written 29 October 2024
Subramanyam Swamy and Ganapati with goddess Parvathi are also worshipped here or only Siva temple?
Written 4 March 2019
Yes, Lord Parvathi and Lord Ganesha along with others are also being worshipped here. However, not sure if I remember seeing Subramanyam Swamy there.
Written 6 March 2019
Здравствуйте. Скажите, как добраться до этого темпла с главного жд вокзала обественным транспортом или метро??
Written 3 March 2019
There is NO entry fees except for special Pooja which is optional. However contributions are accepted.
Written 2 January 2019
Navigate724598
Chennai (Madras), India
Yes you can take pictures Inside Temple except the main worship place Bolenath !
Written 7 December 2017
ashwiniachu135
Bengaluru, India
I wanted my family photo that was taken in ur temple on 30/12/12
Written 4 March 2015
Not sure if they would store that old ones. Please do check with the management.
Written 6 December 2017
ashwiniachu135
Bengaluru, India
i wanted my family photo that was taken in the shiva temple on 30/12/12
Written 4 March 2015
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