historical places

Bangalore has a rich heritage and also has many religious spots significant to different religions such as Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Christianity, Sikkhism and Buddhism. Some of the must-see historical and religious attractions in Bengaluru include:

Hindu Temples:

• Chokkanathaswamy Temple
• ISKCON Temple Bengaluru
• Dodda Basavana Gudi (The Big Bull temple)
• Halasuru Someshwara Temple
• Shri Nimishamba Devi Temple
• Gavi Gandhareshwara Temple

Jain Temples:

• Adinath Jain Temple, Jayanagar
• Shri Mahavira Digambara Jain Temple
• Shri Parshwa Sushil Dham

Islam:

• Jamia Masjid
• The Jumma Masjid
• Masjid-E-Khadria
• Haji Sir Ismail Sait Mosque

Christian Places of Worship:

• St. Mary’s Basilica (Roman Catholic)
• Infant Jesus Church (Roman Catholic)
• Shelter House Church (Roman Catholic)
• Holy Trinity Church (Roman Catholic)
• St. Mark’s Cathedral (Protestant/Anglican)
• Hudson Memorial Church (Protestant/Anglican)
• Life Church Bannerghatta Road (Pentecostal)
• St. Mary’s Orthodox Church (Malankara Syrian Orthodox)
• St. Gregorios Cathedral, Hosur road (Orthodox)

Others:

• Gurudwara Sahib Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Ulsoor) - Sikhism
• Choe Khor Sum Ling Centre in Domlur – Buddhism
• Thubten Lekshey Ling -a Nyingma Buddhist Study and Meditation Centre