At the sacred Bull Temple, the arrangement of the deities reveals a fascinating and unique feature.
Nandi, the sacred vehicle of Shiva, faces in the opposite direction to the Shivalinga.
Standing between Nandi and the Shivalinga is Vinayaka, whose divine gaze is directed towards the Shivalinga.
This unusual arrangement makes the shrine truly intriguing.
While Nandi is traditionally seen facing Shiva, here Vinayaka occupies the space between them, facing the Shivalinga.
A beautiful reminder that every temple holds its own mysteries, sacred symbolism and unique expressions of devotion.
The Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is located at:
Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
