This temple is therefore called Nandishwarar temple. The sacred tank (pushkarini), which is situated just outside the gopuram on the south, has traditionally been called ‘Nandi Tirtham’.

The bull referred to here is Nandi, a sacred Hindu demi-god and a close devotee and attendant of Lord Shiva. Today, let’s learn more about the rare Bull Temple located in Bengaluru.

In Thiruvannamalai, the Sri La Sri Lobha Matha Agasthiyar Temple features a unique Nandi. Instead of facing the Shivalinga within the sanctum, it gazes upon the Arunachala Hill, revered as the ...