Bull temple @ Bangalore: The bull temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Nandi, an attendant, and serves as a mount to Lord Shiva's. It's beautifully made with a single black stone. It is said to be the biggest temple of Nandi in the world. The stone monolith idol of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter. The purpose of putting butter is to maintain the smoothness of the stone. Outside the temple, there is a nice garden where you can sit and relax. It is one of the important tourist destinations in Bangalore. Bull Temple timing: 5.45 AM to 8.00 PM (Everyday) Best Time to visit: Any time throughout the year. Bull Temple Bangalore Address: Bull Temple Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004 Other attractions: - Dodda Ganesha (Large lord Ganesha idol using a single stone) - Ram temple - Hanuman temple - Vashist ashram Special occasion: Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa a groundnut fair