Ancient rock cut cave Shiva #temple in #Bengaluru -has special astronomical significance. About an hour before sunset on Makar Sankranti (January 14 /15 every year) sun's rays pass between horns of Nandi & fall on Shiva lingam.This popular spectacle is called Surya Majjana
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Ancient rock cut cave Shiva #temple in #Bengaluru -has special astronomical significance. About an hour before sunset on Makar Sankranti (January 14 /15 every year) sun's rays pass between horns of Nandi & fall on Shiva lingam.This popular spectacle is called Surya Majjana1/n
Ancient rock cut cave Shiva #temple in #Bengaluru -has special astronomical significance. About an hour before sunset on Makar Sankranti (January 14 /15 every year) sun's rays pass between horns of Nandi & fall on Shiva lingam.This popular spectacle is called Surya Majjana1/n
📸-Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple,Gavipuram,Near Basavanagudi
Inner sanctum is situated inside a cave carved in rock.
Courtyard has monolithic sculptures-Suryapana & Chandrapana-each consisting of a massive disc atop a supporting pillar.2 more pillars with trishul & Damaru.

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-Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple,Gavipuram,Near BasavanagudiInner sanctum is situated inside a cave carved in rock. Courtyard has monolithic sculptures-Suryapana & Chandrapana-each consisting of a massive disc atop a supporting pillar.2 more pillars with trishul & Damaru.2/n
-Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple,Gavipuram,Near BasavanagudiInner sanctum is situated inside a cave carved in rock. Courtyard has monolithic sculptures-Suryapana & Chandrapana-each consisting of a massive disc atop a supporting pillar.2 more pillars with trishul & Damaru.2/n
-Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple,Gavipuram,Near BasavanagudiInner sanctum is situated inside a cave carved in rock. Courtyard has monolithic sculptures-Suryapana & Chandrapana-each consisting of a massive disc atop a supporting pillar.2 more pillars with trishul & Damaru.2/n
-Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple,Gavipuram,Near BasavanagudiInner sanctum is situated inside a cave carved in rock. Courtyard has monolithic sculptures-Suryapana & Chandrapana-each consisting of a massive disc atop a supporting pillar.2 more pillars with trishul & Damaru.2/n
The history of this temple is believed to be dated back to the 9th century.Rishi Gowthama & Bharatwaja worshipped here. Later in 16th century, Kempegowda I-renovated& extended this temple.Water flows inside garbha gudi all year, giving the Shiva the name Gavi Gangadhareshwara
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The history of this temple is believed to be dated back to the 9th century.Rishi Gowthama & Bharatwaja worshipped here. Later in 16th century, Kempegowda I-renovated& extended this temple.Water flows inside garbha gudi all year, giving the Shiva the name Gavi Gangadhareshwara3/n
The history of this temple is believed to be dated back to the 9th century.Rishi Gowthama & Bharatwaja worshipped here. Later in 16th century, Kempegowda I-renovated& extended this temple.Water flows inside garbha gudi all year, giving the Shiva the name Gavi Gangadhareshwara3/n
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Source text - based on info in /Karnataka.com website

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