Shiv Linga in the small temple: The other Shiva temple: A big bell near the temple: View of the adjacent hill: [email_link] [print_link] … [Read more...]
Shiv Mandir or Kempfort Shiva Temple, Bangalore: Part 3
The animatronics were great on statues like Narada Muni. Animatronics is the use of electronics and robotics in mechanized puppets to make them appear to be alive. and Lord Shiva. Then, we came out to see the Miracle spot. The temple features a unique Miracle Spot near the sacred pond. It is deemed that the once a devotee throws in spiritual coins chanting 'OM NAMAH … [Read more...]
Shiv Mandir or Kempfort Shiva Temple, Bangalore: Part 2: Jyotirlinga Yatra
Then, we took two tickets for Rs. 20 to see the Jyotirlinga Yatra. Jyotirlinga or Jyotirling or Jyotirlingam is a shrine where Lord Shiva, an aspect of God in Hinduism is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam of light." There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva first manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga on the night of … [Read more...]
Shiv Mandir or Kempfort Shiva Temple, Bangalore: Part 1
Date of visit: 08/11/2008 Crew: Maneesh, Lucky I and Lucky decided to visit this temple on Saturday. The Shiv Mandir was founded on 27/03/1995 on the day of Mahashivratri inaugurated by Jagadguru Shri Shri Shri Bharathi Theertha Swamiji of Shringeri Matt. The specialty of the temple is the statue of Lord Shiva which is about 65 ft tall. Another special feature is the 32 … [Read more...]