🕉️ According to local legends, this ancient Shiva temple on a hillock in Basavanagudi is believed to have been built during the reign of Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar.
The temple was originally built in 1610 by Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru, during the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. He established this temple to worship Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy, a revered form of Lord Shiva.
After the British invasion of Bengaluru in 1799, many ancient temples faced neglect and deterioration due to lack of patronage and maintenance. Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple was also affected during this period and gradually faded from public attention.
In the early 20th century, the temple came back into prominence due to the efforts of Sri Bellave Venkata Naranappa, a science lecturer at Central College, Bengaluru. While laying the foundation for his house in Basavanagudi, he discovered temple-related remnants. Deeply moved by this finding, he researched the history of the temple and took the initiative to reconstruct and revive it.
In 1903, the temple was redeveloped and reopened for public worship.
Architecturally, the temple is built in the Dravidian style, featuring a square-shaped garbhagriha. Along with the main shrine of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy, the temple also houses idols of Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and a Navagraha shrine.
Even today, the temple is known for its peaceful atmosphere. Many devotees visit this sacred place to meditate, pray, and experience positive energy in the heart of the city.
🙏 A temple where silence itself feels divine.
🕰️ Temple Timings
Morning: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Evening: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Basavanagudi, Bengaluru – 560004
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