Shiva Temple

A must-visit religious and tourist attraction in Bangalore, Shiva Temple on the Old Airport Road features a beautiful 65 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva, which is impossible to miss. Lord Shiva can be seen sitting in lotus position in the backdrops of the mighty Himalayas, surrounded by a pond. Just one look at this towering statue of the lord will fill you with a sense of tranquillity and spirituality. Another prime attraction of the temple is the 35 feet tall Lord Ganesha’s idol, which is placed close to the main entrance. This huge white statue of Lord Ganapati can be seen with a modak in his left hand. The temple was built by Ravi Melwani who dreamt about god asking him to build a religious centre where people’s dreams and wishes can come true. The temple was inaugurated in the year 1995 and since then it has become popular among devotees and travellers.