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Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple in Gavipuram, Bangalore
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Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple

One of Bengaluru’s most distinctive cave-temples, celebrated for its rock-cut setting and the annual sunlight phenomenon around Makara Sankranti.

Area
Gavipuram
Timings
Approx. 07:00–12:00, 17:30–20:30
Deity / tradition
Shiva
Research note: This entry is from the Bangalore Temple Directory research dated 13 July 2026. Festival hours and special seva timings can change, so check locally before travelling for a specific ritual.

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