Venkataramanswamy Temple

Situated on Krishnarajendra Road in Basavanagudi, Venkataramanswamy Temple (also known as Kote Venkataramana Temple) was built in 1689, which makes it one of the oldest shrines in Bangalore. Displaying Dravidian and Vijayanagara styles of architecture, the temple was constructed on the orders of King Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, the then ruler of Mysore. Visitors can see a beautiful idol of the presiding deity Lord Venkataramana in the main hall and figures of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva adorning the walls of the temple. The more than 300-years-old temple also showcases some interesting and intricate carvings of humans and animals, and people not only come here to worship but also to marvel at these beautiful carvings and architecture. A swarm of devotees can be seen thronging the temple during the annual Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival, which is celebrated with great fervour.