Tourist Attractions

Devanahalli Fort: Devanahalli, positioned at a distance of round 35 km from Bengaluru city, became a part of many empires just like the Gangas, Rashatrakutas, Nolamba, Pallavas, Cholas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara rulers. It is a well-known traveller area for its Fort in addition to for being the birthplace of Tipu Sultan, who became born in 1750. The birthplace of Tipu Sultan is positioned very near the Devanahalli Fort and is a small pillared enclosure; with the region across the enclosure referred to as Khas Bagh. It is thought that the preliminary dust citadelress right here became built round 1501. Subsequently, in 1747, the citadelress exceeded into the palms of Wadiyars of Mysore, Marathas and later got here beneathneath the manage of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. The more or less oval east-orientated fortification has as many as 12 semi-round bastions. A spacious battlement is supplied toward the internal aspect of the fortification. The citadelress is supplied with entrances in east and west adorned with reduce plaster work.

Makali Durga: Makali Durga is positioned round 60 km north of Bengaluru and a brilliant hiking vacation spot for a weekend getaway for the Bengaluru crowd. At the foothill, there may be a temple devoted to Lord Krishna. The citadelress on the summit has an vintage temple devoted to Lord Shiva with a Nandi statue and it’s far believed that Markandeya Rishi completed penance right here. Makali Durga Fort stands on the pinnacle of a massive granite hillock, huddled up amidst the chains of hills, fashioned like a valley near Ghati Subramanya, a famous pilgrimage center. The hill pinnacle offers for lovely perspectives of the panorama under with lakes on both aspect and curvy roads. The maximum memorable and photo worth might be a educate passing with the aid of using withinside the tracks under. The glimpse of the educate from right here could be very exciting.

Dodda Ballapura: Dodda Ballapura is a primary city in Bengaluru Rural and domestic to Ashur Khana monument and a huge stone well. Dodda Ballapura is likewise domestic to Venkataramana, Chowdeswari, Ishwari, Janardhana, Someshwara, Kashi Vishvanatha, Arkavati, Nageshwara temples in addition to numerous mosques.

Hosakote: Hosakote is a pre-anciental site, contemporary-day day taluk headquarters and a primary commercial city. Volvo Buses and vehicles are made right here. Hosakote has an vintage citadelress with Avimukteshwara, Varadaraja, Anjaneya and Vithoba temples.
Nijagal: Popular for a hill citadelress- perfect trekking and picnic location. The hill has more than one water springs, few temples and dargahs. Veerabhadra temple and Chennigaraya temples are the primary temples in Nijagal.

Religious Places

Ghati Subramanya Temple: The temple of Lord Subramanya, one of the historical pilgrim centres in Karnataka, is positioned right here. The distinctiveness of this temple is that the top deity Lord Karthikeya, is hooked up collectively with Lord Narasimha. It is likewise an crucial centre in South India for snake worship. Another ritual practiced right here is the set up of snake idols close to the temple, which is thought to be an auspicious act and supplying. Visitors to the temple are greeted with the sight of hundreds of such idols across the complex, planted with the aid of using devotees. Ghati Subramanya is likewise the place to begin of the extremely good night time treks to the Nandi Hills.

The temple is devoted to Lord Shani Deva (Saturn as consistent with the Hindu Astrological system) who’s appeared as one of the Nava Grahas (9 planets) worshiped in Hinduism. As consistent with Hindu Astrological system, Lord Shani Deva is meant to be the 7th the various 9 planets, however has the finest gravitational pull compared to the earth. Hence the affect of Saturn is the maximum in someone`s astrological chart. However, the affect of Lord Shani Deva is taken into consideration to offer someone awful effect/ luck.On Saturdays, unique poojas are provided with the aid of using devotees to dispose of their awful effects/ luck. People come to this temple to hope to Lord Shani Deva and to provide Ellu Batti (black sesame seeds tied up in a chunk of material and soaked in gingelly oil and lighted earlier than the deity). This supplying is thought to thrill Lord Shani Deva. The annual pageant right here draws lot of devotees in which Lord Shani Deva is taken out on a procession on a chariot.The temple has lovely Dravidian structure with many sculptures and complex carvings at the gopura.

Shivaganga: The Shivaganga Hill towers over a small hamlet near Dobbespet around 60 km from Bengaluru city. It is a sought-after weekend destination for the city crowd for some outdoor fun/ climbing. However, it is more famous as a religious destination as it is home to the Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple which is located inside a cave. There are steps hewn into the rocks all the way to the top. The cave temple is dedicated to Lord Gangadhareshwara (Lord Shiva) and his consort Goddess Honnammadevi (Goddess Parvathi) who are worshiped here. Here, there are many spots where one can find natural spring water and it is believed that this comes from the holy River Ganga (Ganges). During the Makara Sankranti festival, the marriage function of Lord Gangadhareshwara and Goddess Honnammadevi is conducted with religious fervour. This holy water is used for the dhare ritual (solemnisation) of the marriage function. Due to this connection of Lord Shiva and River Ganga together, this place is called by the name Shivaganga.An interesting miracle that happens here is that when an abhisheka is performed on the Shivalinga with ghee, the ghee turns to butter. So, the devotees who travel to Shivaganga bring along with them, the ghee to offer to Lord Shiva. The ghee, that turns to butter, has medicinal properties in it and can cure many illnesses.

Vishwa Shanti Ashrama: Spread over 15 acres of land, Sant Keshavadas established the Vishwa Shanti Ashram in Arasinakunte village on the Bangalore – Tumkur highway in 1982 with an aim to promote international peace and understanding. The Vishwa Shanthi Ashram houses some beautifully designed temples and is an ideal place for a day out with family.A 36ft tall Lord Vijaya Vittala statue greets the visitors to this place with a small temple dedicated to Lord Narayana and Goddess Lakshmi. Another attraction is a sacred Astha Tulsi pot; with incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi on the 8 different faces of the pot. Nearby there is a very big lamp post which is lighted on special occasions. There is also a sculpture of Sapta Nadi (Seven Rivers) which shows seven lady idols showering water which represent the sacred rivers namely Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswathy, Narmada, Sindhu and Cauvery. There is also a sculpture of the Gitopadesha from Mahabharata – which depicts the scene of Lord Krishna delivering the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna in a horse chariot.

There is also a temple dedicated to Gayathri Devi (mother of all Vedas) who is shown five-faced, seated on a lotus. Gayathri Mantra is the most powerful mantra with a divine energy associated with it. The most fascinating temple of all is the one that shows Lord Vishnu’s Vishwaroopam. A gigantic statue that shows the most superior form of Lord Vishnu – which reveals all gods and creatures in the universe are a part of Him and that God is one.

Venugopalaswamy Temple: Located near the Devanahalli Fort is the Venugopalaswamy Temple and is believed to be existing since the period of Vijayanagar Kings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venugopalaswamy (Lord Krishna). The courtyard, with a Garuda Stamba, is spacious and the walls of the temple depict various scenes from Ramayana and childhood of Lord Krishna. The pillars have beautiful statues carved on them. The sculptures in this temple is said to be comparable to the temples of Belur and Halebeedu.

Sugganahalli: Popular for Vijayanagara style Narasimha temple.
Vijayapura: Home to Nageshwara, Chennakeshava, Dharmaraya and Someshwara temples
Avathi: Home to Chennakeshava, Anjaneya and Ishwara temples
Gautama Girikshetra: Small hill near Avathi with Timmarayanaswamy temple