॥ ॐ नन्दಿಕೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ನಮಃ ॥
Salutations to the sacred Nandi, the carrier of Lord Shiva and the guardian of our fields.
Basavanagudi Kadalekai Parishe
ಬಸವನಗುಡಿ ಕಡಲೇಕಾಯಿ ಪರಿಷೆ
Devotional Feed — Daily Darshana
Active in: December
Next Festival: Next festival in December
*Updates will resume live when the festival begins.
Morning: 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Temple is open daily for regular poojas and darshana.
Daily Nitya Pooja & Aarti
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🕉️ Deity & Holy Place
| Presiding Deity | Lord Nandi (Sacred Bull) & Lord Ganesha |
| Sacred Place | Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi), Bengaluru |
| District | Bengaluru Urban |
📅 Sacred Timing
| Hindu Month | Karthika (November - December) |
| Duration / Days | Karthika Somavara (Last Monday of Karthika Month) |
📜 Divine History & Legend
In the 16th century, wild bulls frequented Basavanagudi's peanut fields, destroying the harvest. The founder of Bengaluru, Kempegowda, constructed the Bull Temple housing a colossal monolithic Nandi statue and pledged to offer the first harvest to the deity. The bull became peaceful, and the tradition of the annual peanut fair (Kadalekai Parishe) was born. It has been celebrated continuously for over 500 years.
🔥 Sacred Rituals & Processions
✨ Spiritual Significance
“Kadalekai Parishe represents the deep agrarian roots of Hindu society and the sacred bond between humanity, nature, and divine animals. The temple and its surrounding streets come alive with devotional energy, temple bells, and the earthy aroma of roasted peanuts.”