This event is in the past.It took place on February 16, 2026 at Shri Kadu Malleshwara Swamy Temple.
Watch Lord Shiva emerge from a 17th-century Dravidian temple for a rare street procession. Built by Shivaji's brother Venkoji, this forest sanctuary (kadu means forest) hosts one of Bangalore's most spiritual rathothsava celebrations.
Ancient Dravidian architecture
Spiritual procession
Heritage temple
City oasis
Tips
🌅"Doesn't feel like you are in Bangalore, if you visit early in morning"
⛲Nandeeshwara Theertham opposite is origin of Vrishabhavati River
🥜Also famous for Kadalekaya Parishe groundnut fair each November
Lord Shiva Bramha Rathothsava
Malleswaram
Watch Lord Shiva emerge from a 17th-century Dravidian temple for a rare street procession. Built by Shivaji's brother Venkoji, this forest sanctuary (kadu means forest) hosts one of Bangalore's most spiritual rathothsava celebrations.
Ancient Dravidian architecture
Spiritual procession
Heritage temple
City oasis
Tips
🌅"Doesn't feel like you are in Bangalore, if you visit early in morning"
⛲Nandeeshwara Theertham opposite is origin of Vrishabhavati River
🥜Also famous for Kadalekaya Parishe groundnut fair each November
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