Gigantic Shiva statue at Kempfort, Bengaluru

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Kempfort is the landmark shopping center on old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Besides its exterior the mall itself has nothing special to offer, the main attraction however, can be found at the back. At the back of the shopping mall there is a Shiva temple with its gigantic Shiva and Ganesha statues inside the old Kempfort campus. This is a rather unusual scene comparing to other normal Hindu temples.


The Shiva statue takes the prime attention. Lord Shiva is seated in Lotus position having a backdrop of Himalayas surrounded by a pond. Also, a depiction of River Ganga flowing from his head and falls into a small pond.

The Shiva statue is around 65ft high and is considered to be one of the highest in India. Another attraction here is God Ganapathi's Statue which is 35 feet tall. These two gigantic statues are the main attraction here.


They also have a small tour of different Shiva pilgrimage centers across India made into a miniature exhibition. The temple is kept very neat and you will also find music concerts happening here in the evening.

ADDRESS:

Kemp Fort,
Ramagiri,
Murugeshpalya,
Old Airport Road,
Bengaluru

HOW TO REACH?

  • Kemport is located at Murugeshpalya, Old Airport Road.
  • You can access Kemport by local transportation like auto, taxi or Banglore city buses.
  • One can easily access from Marthahalli / Madiwala / Majestic bus stop.

MY ITINERARY:

  • I had visited this temple with Sai.
  • This temple is amazing.
  • The interior of the temple is so beautiful and peaceful.
  • At night the Shiva statue shines majestically in the bright light.
  • The statue was more beautiful at the night time.
  • The temple is open between 10 AM to 11 PM.
  • This is a good place to visit while in Bangalore.
Location: Kemp Fort, Ramagiri, Murugeshpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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