Sri Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple A unique phenomenon of this cave temple is the sunlight passes through the horns of the bull to light up the Gavi Ganagadareshwara idol on the day of Makara Sankranthi i.e. January 14th or 15th every year.

The ancient temple was cut out of the rock probably in the 9th century. It is a natural monolith rock formation with the cave temple carved out of it. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva . The temple has four monolithic pillars and a rare idol of Agni , the God of fire.

There are other idols inside including the idol of Agnimurthi , which has two heads, seven hands and three legs. Those worshipping this deity believe it will cure one of all eye defects.

Thousands of devotees come in January every year on Makar sankranti Day to this cave temple. This is a special day when the sunrays fall on the Sivalinga for one hour as it passes between the horns of the Nandi . Such was the knowledge of architecture and astronomy that the ancient sculptors could craft the horns of the stone bull outside the temple so that the sun's rays would pass through its horns and light up the deity Shiva Linga inside the cave.

This is one of few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Shiva and is visited by hundreds of devotees during Shivaratri.

Distance:-	Bangalore, Gavipuram (10 km from Majistic bus stand)
By Road:-	Behind Ramkrishna Misson (Bull Temple Rd)
Route:-	Nearest bus stands are - Srinagar Bus Stand, Ramkrishna Ashram Bus Stand.
When to go:-	Makara Sankranthi i.e. January 14th or 15th every year.
Tourist offices:-	KSTDC(bookings and info) Badami House, NR Square, Bangalore Tel: 080-2275869, Fax: 2352626 Email: kstdc@vsnl.in
Where to stay :-	Bangalore
Where to Eat :-	Bangalore