Kote Venkataramana Temple is one of the most prestigious Hindu temples in Bangalore,Karnataka dedicated to the god Venkateshwara. Built in 1689, this temple displays Dravidian and Vijayanagara style of architecture by King Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, then ruler of Mysore. Exquisite and historic, this temple is a certainly a must visit for a spiritual as well as artistic elevation. The temple is located inside the Bangalore fort and is just next to summer Palace of Tipu Sultan.

location Karnataka, Bangalore Urban, Bengaluru

Architecture

The temple consists of a garbhagriha which is connected to a central hall by a vestibule. The temple exudes modest decorative work where walls of the sanctum and vestibule are plain but for a row of deity sculptures in frieze at the base. The hall ceiling is supported by pillars that are in clusters alternating with yalis in all four directions which appears on each of the central columns.There are beautiful sculptures all around in the temple, including on the shikhar.

Culture

Bengaluru culture includes a vibrant lifestyle. People from different parts of India and even abroad have come up with unique contributions to the Bengaluru culture. This has added to the change in lifestyles in Bengaluru as well. Bengaluru has a mix of urban and rural forms of lifestyle. Most of the traditional Kannadigas prefer to live as per their tradition and culture. They have a strong religious influence in their lifestyle.

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Darsan Info

Temple timings : 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing is suggested. Traditional wear is preferred on special days like Vaikunta ekadasi.

Famous Festival

Car Festival - May/June

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Temple Rituals

Morning Abisheka and Pooja at 9:00 AM and Archana from 10:30 AM everyday.

Special Rituals

Every year in the month May or June (Vrushabha Masa, Pubba Nakshatra), Car Festival of the Lord takes place in the temple. The main festival celebrated here is Vaikuntha Ekadashi when thousands of devotees throng the temple.

Additional Info

 

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