Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi Hills, Karnataka

Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi Hills, Karnataka

Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nandi village, at the top of Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state, India. This Temple represents the final renunciation stage in the life of Shiva and hence this temple is devoid of any festivities. The temple is believed to be built by Cholas. Nandi Hills is also called as Anandagiri during ancient times.

Legends

As per legend, Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva, performed penance here. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Yoga Nandeeshwara.

The Temple

This Temple is situated atop Nandi Hills. This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has four pillars and four pilasters. The sanctum houses Yoga Nandeeshwara. The sanctum is guarded by artistic dvarapalas. Dvarapalas are flanked by Lord Ganesha and Rishabaruda. The pillars in the temple are carved with rich sculptures. There are shrines for Subramanya Swamy, Vinayaga, Parvathy and Nagas in the temple premises. There are various Chola era idols present in the temple premises. There is a pond in the temple premises, which harvests rain water and was the main source of water at the hilltop.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 16 Kms from Nandi Bus Stop, 19 Kms from Nandi Halt Railway Station, 24 Kms from Chikkaballapur Railway Station, 25 Kms from Chikkaballapur, 39 Kms from Bengaluru Airport and 62 Kms from Bengaluru. The Temple is situated on Bengaluru to Chikkaballapur Route. Nandi Hills is well connected to Bengaluru by buses and trains.

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