Ranganathaswamy Temple, Bangalore

Name: Ranganathaswamy Temple
Address: Bangalore, India

#83 among attractions in Bangalore

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Ranganathaswamy Temple is an ancient and famous Hindu Vaikhanasa temple in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, dating back to the 16th century C.E dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy. The temple is built in the Vijayanagara style of architecture and has beautifully carved granite pillars reminiscent of Hoysala influence. The sanctum sanctorum which houses idols of Sri Ranganatha Swamy, and his consorts Sri Bhudevi and Neela Devi. The temple is located in the Chikkapete area of central Bangalore on Rangaswamy Temple Street. The road is named after the famous Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple. ()

Coordinates: 12°58'13"N, 77°34'45"E

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Ranganathaswamy Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Karnataka Government Museum, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Avenue Road.

1.2 miE
Museum, Science museum
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1.2 miE
Museum
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0.8 miSW
Palace, Park
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~370 ftS
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Forts and castles, Historical place
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0.6 miN
Park
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0.4 miSE
Historical, ornate Hindu temple
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0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
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0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
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Which popular attractions are close to Ranganathaswamy Temple?

Nearby attractions include Rice Memorial Church, Bangalore (3 min walk), Chickpet, Bangalore (5 min walk), Banappa Park, Bangalore (10 min walk), Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Bangalore (12 min walk).

How to get to Ranganathaswamy Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ranganathaswamy Temple:

Bus

Mysore Bank • Lines: 102, 108, 111, 286A, 293C, 342F, Kbs3A, V342F (7 min walk)
Kaveri Bhavana • Lines: 111, 290D (7 min walk)

Metro

Chikkapete • Lines: Green (11 min walk)
Sir M Vishweshwariah - Central College • Lines: Purple (12 min walk)

Train

Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (22 min walk)