Shree Bhu Neela Sameta Shree Kote Timmaraya Swamy Temple — Attraction in Karnataka

Sri ThimmaRaya Swamy temple at BettaDasanaPura is one such shrine in Electronic City Bangalore, which possesses invaluable wealth of natural and architectural splendor of enormous significance. It is on small hillock in Bettadasanapura village, on the way to Beguru on Koppa Road. This is an ancient village which has developed along with adjoining city, witnessing unimaginable rush of vehicles. All round the temple there will be high traffic throughout the day because of its important link connecting Electronic City with Bannergatta Road. The temple is on a low lying hill but greenery is a rare thing to be seen here. Fortunately for devotees like me {bare-foot walkers} it is not steep but sloppy that is convenient and easy to walk. There is a road upto the temple. A tiny pillared mantapa is seen in front of the temple. The temple structure appears to be of recent origin compared to the fort around it. The legendary story is that sage Gouthama Maharshi meditated on this hill thousands of years ago. Lord Vishnu being pleased appeared along with His consorts Goddess Lakshmi and Padmavathi and blessed him. That incident motivated him to bring up the temple in the name of Lord Thimmarayaswamy. I have visited another small shrine dedicated to Lord Kashi Vishwanathaswamy adjoining this temple. In both these shrines the idols are beautiful, attractive and charming. I have been regular visited to this temple since my childhood days and I love to see them again and again. Must visit this place

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Ancient Venkateshwara along with Shreedevi and Bhoodevi and Kashi Vishwanath temple next to each other a top and small hill near Electronic city. Entire premises is surrounded by Kote (fort) hence the name Kote Thimmaraya swamy.

Probably built by Cholas. One can find 2nd layer of fort once you enter inside. There is a water tank to wash your hands and feet before entering the temple. There is Gaurda stambha and Balee peeta before temple entrance.

You have to climbs few steps to visit the Thimmaraya swamy along with Bhoodevi and Sridevi. Dwarapalaka Jaya and Vijaya are very eye catching sculptures.

Shiva temple of Kashi Vishwanath in the next building has a beautiful linga.

People spend time next to this temple on rock surface eating prasadam served in either of these temples especially on Saturdays.

In front of Shiva temple is the temple pond.

Location📍: Very near to Hosur highway close to Electronic city and Bannerghatta national park.

Parking 🚗 : Ample parking area all along from entrance of hill to

Shop : There is a small shop selling flowers and Pooja items at the entrance to fort.

Sunset view 🌤: on the left side of the temple fort a small way leads to other side of hill which usually find people relaxing and spending time with loved 💕 ones. It's a good place to view sun set. Not the best view in recent times as building have mushroomed all along and...

Shree Bhu Neela Sameta Shree Kote Timmaraya Swamy Temple is a renowned Hindu temple located in Bettadasanapura, Bengaluru. It is a center of faith for local people and devotees from far and wide come here for darshan (worship).

Significance of the Temple

Deity: Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu

Architecture: The temple's architecture is in the South Indian style, and its carvings and sculptures are very beautiful.

Festivals: Various Hindu festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show here.

Place of Peace: The atmosphere of the temple is very peaceful and serene.

It is a 12th-century temple built in the Dravidian style of architecture.

The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, but there are also shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Subramanya.

The temple complex is surrounded by a high wall and has a moat.

There are two large banyan trees in the complex, which provide shade and shelter to visitors.

The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus, and it is particularly busy during the festivals of Maha Shivaratri...