Bengaluru Temples Walking Tour

Get lost in Hindu religion and culture on this walking tour of the temples of Bengaluru. Discover its history and traditions with an expert guide.

Bengaluru Temples Walking Tour Itinerary

Meet your local English-speaking guide at the scheduled time by the main entrance to the Ramakrishna Math, a Hindu monastic organisation founded in the 19th century. The order has over a hundred branches in India and internationally, including in the United States, Argentina, France, and Japan.

Explore the monastic complex, visiting the museum and the library collection at the Ramakrishna Math, while learning about its origins and beliefs.

Continue your guided tour of the temples of Bengaluru, discovering more about the culture and rituals of Hinduism. You'll see important places of worship, including Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Swamy, a 16th century rock-cut cave temple, and Ramanjaneya Gudda, topped by a large statue of Hanuman, the god of Bangalore, embracing Rama.

Your tour concludes at Shree Dodda, or Nandhi Temple, a shrine dedicated to the sacred bull, companion of the Hindu god Shiva.