Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Gavi Gangadhareswara temple is
situated in the Gavipuram-Guttahalli, about 3 km from the City Market. Shri
Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple of Bangalore houses a unique image of Agni, the God
of Fire,is the only one of its type in the entire South India.Sage Gautama had
worshipped Lord Siva in Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple.
The sanctum facing south, a rare feature, is flanked by the
shrines of Devi, Parvati and Durga. The images of Shanmukha and Ayyappa and
those of Chandra, Surya and Bhairava are exquisitely carved. In the front yard,
there are stone monoliths of sun and moon discs. Known for its four monolithic
pillars and rare idol of Agni, the God of fire, this temple was built by Kempe
Gowda.
A unique phenomena is witnessed here on Jan. 13/14th every
year when the rays of the setting sun enter through the window, pass between
the horns of the Nandi and shine on the Shivalingam. The temple is located in
the caves of the hillock at Srinagar, a suburb at Bangalore
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