Kote Venkataramana Temple
Kote Venkataramana Temple
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The area
Neighbourhood: Basavangudi
Close to Jayanagar and home to the Bull temple after which it was named,
Basavanagudi is one of the oldest localities in the vibrant metropolitan of Bengaluru,
with structures replete with character, architecture and rich history. Numerous old
and beautiful temples define the true essence of this green locality filled with chirpy markets like the colourful Gandhi Bazaar, many parks with ancient trees, a wide range of unique eateries and dotted with tiny lakes. Taking a stroll here is full of
Malgudi Days throwback moments since this pretty lush green neighbourhood has still retained its old-world charm, which might remind you of scenes and stories from the popular collection of short stories by RK Narayan. From a stately old spacious home that once belonged to the Diwan of Mysore, a shop in a heritage family home, a 100-year old home that has turned into a reservoir of modern art, there is a lot of cultural confluence at every step.
How to get there
- Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road • 9 min walk
- South End Circle • 9 min walk
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Sangeetha Anbalagan
Bengaluru, India1,816 contributions
Jan 2023
On 1st Jan'2023, myself along with my hubby & son got to visit Kote Venkataramana temple.
It was a beautiful temple, built in Vijayanagara style dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. The temple was constructed next to the old fort, which was the home of the Mysuru Wodeyar royal family before it became the palace of Tipu Sultan.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Venkateshwara, will be in a standing posture with four hands one in varada posture, one placed over thigh and other two holding Shanka and Sudarshana Chakra.
The temple was decorated so beautifully on the day of New Year. We had great blessings & dharshan at the temple.
Blessed start of the year !!
It was a beautiful temple, built in Vijayanagara style dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. The temple was constructed next to the old fort, which was the home of the Mysuru Wodeyar royal family before it became the palace of Tipu Sultan.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Venkateshwara, will be in a standing posture with four hands one in varada posture, one placed over thigh and other two holding Shanka and Sudarshana Chakra.
The temple was decorated so beautifully on the day of New Year. We had great blessings & dharshan at the temple.
Blessed start of the year !!
Written 6 January 2023
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bose_rima
Bengaluru, India576 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The temple is located next to Tipu Sultan's summer palace in Bangalore. It is very old and contains the dasa avatars of Lord Vishnu along with his consorts.
Written 22 December 2017
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hindustani31
102 contributions
Sept 2013
Located opposite BMC (Bangalore Medical College) and next to Makkalakoota, this temple is located at the heart of Bangalore. The temple itself is beautiful and is very well maintained.
Definitely worth many a visit .. I've of the finest temples in the city.
Definitely worth many a visit .. I've of the finest temples in the city.
Written 15 February 2014
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Profvns
Bengaluru, India545 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Kote means Fort. This temple was housed in the fort of Tippu Sultan known as Tiger of Mysore. Behind this temple you can see the HAVA mahal of Tippu called Tippu Sultan palace. Lord Venkateswara swamy is the main deity. It is very attractive and pleasant to see the idol both during Abhishekam (bathing) and after decoration. The priests like Sri Ranganna sharma and Sri Seshadri Sherma and their jus\niors were/are sincere in performing the pooja by saying the holy hymns in Sanskrit as they are experts and qualified in Agama type of performance of pooja. The devotees are thrilled to hear the musical style in which these Archaks chant the Sanskrit slokas.
Mother Goddess Padmavathy is on the left wing of the main temple. You must see the Mother goddess when fully decorated. It gives a sort of divine satisfaction to the devotees to see these idols particularly on Saturdays. During Shravana (September) month there will be lengthy que to take darshan of the Lord. You can see que running to more than a kilimeter during Vaikunta Ekadashi day, on which date the Northern door of the temple is kept open. It is supposed to be the door of Vaikunta the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by passing through this door the devotee will go to Vaikunta straight away after death without being troubled by Yama the death god.
Whether one believe these cock and bull stories or not it is an interesting shrine of historic importance in the city of Bangalore.
Thanks to the team of Archaks who are mainly responsible for making the temple more popular than any other similar temples in the city
Mother Goddess Padmavathy is on the left wing of the main temple. You must see the Mother goddess when fully decorated. It gives a sort of divine satisfaction to the devotees to see these idols particularly on Saturdays. During Shravana (September) month there will be lengthy que to take darshan of the Lord. You can see que running to more than a kilimeter during Vaikunta Ekadashi day, on which date the Northern door of the temple is kept open. It is supposed to be the door of Vaikunta the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by passing through this door the devotee will go to Vaikunta straight away after death without being troubled by Yama the death god.
Whether one believe these cock and bull stories or not it is an interesting shrine of historic importance in the city of Bangalore.
Thanks to the team of Archaks who are mainly responsible for making the temple more popular than any other similar temples in the city
Written 4 May 2014
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Rajnish P
Jaipur, India2,500 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
This temple is adjacent to Tipu's Palace. It is in Dravidian Style. It has a huge granite entrance. The hall has carved pillars and lion brackets. The outer walls have sculptures of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Very impressive. If you are visitign Tipu's Palace, do not miss this temple.
Written 24 September 2014
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Sairam Narayan
Bengaluru, India744 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
This is huge complex which is a few hundred years old temple and is next to Tipus Summer palace .
The pillars are a wonderful artwork.
The decoration are superb on festival days .
Kalyana Utsava are performed regularly here by devotees.
The prasadam is tasty .
The pillars are a wonderful artwork.
The decoration are superb on festival days .
Kalyana Utsava are performed regularly here by devotees.
The prasadam is tasty .
Written 8 September 2019
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Satyendra Garg
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India6,946 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
This beautiful temple, built by King Devaraja Wodeyar in 17th century inside the Bangalore fort is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara and is just next to summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. This temple consists of garhagraha and is connected to mantapa by a vestibule. The central hall ceiling is supported by pillars that have clusters of colonettes alternating with yalis in all four directions. On Vaikuntha Ekadashi thousands of devotees throng this temple.
There are beautiful sculptures all around in the temple, including on the shikhar. Overall a beautiful temple to visit.
There are beautiful sculptures all around in the temple, including on the shikhar. Overall a beautiful temple to visit.
Written 31 May 2015
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Chandra
Bengaluru, India13 contributions
Oct 2019
Very nice temple. Darshan of Lord provided in an orderly manner. Then,
prasadam distributed to all devotees
in very systematic way as in other Perumal temples.
prasadam distributed to all devotees
in very systematic way as in other Perumal temples.
Written 22 October 2019
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Padmanabhan C
Bengaluru, India245 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Its is in the center of city, hence easy to reach. Fine temple with main daity of Venkataramana. On the sides you have a Hanuman and the other side beautiful amman.
You can also perform Kalyana Utsavam in this temple. Well organized and nice temple to go.
You can also perform Kalyana Utsavam in this temple. Well organized and nice temple to go.
Written 23 April 2018
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Ashley P
Scotland, UK31 contributions
Jun 2016
Interesting temple. It is very beautiful from the outside, particularly from Tipu Sultan's summer palace. Make sure to remove your shoes before entering as a sign of respect.
Written 29 June 2016
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Hi, what time does temple open for prayers and close for the day? Thank you.
Written 13 February 2019
At what time does the temple open in the evening
Written 29 November 2018
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