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Tucked away in the southern part of Bangalore, Basavanagudi is more than just a neighbourhood - it's a living archive of the city's cultural, spiritual and architectural heritage. This area stands as a proud testimony to Bangalore'S rich past and ever - evolving present. A WALK THROUGH HISTORY Basavanagudi is named after the famous Bull Temple (Basava means Bull in Kannada). It is one of the oldest localities in Bangalore, developed during the late 19th century. Unlike the glass - and - concrete landscape of modern Bangalore, Basavanagudi still retains it's old - world charm - with tree - lined avenues, heritage homes and age old temples tucked between bustling market places. THE ICONIC BULL TEMPLE At the heart of Basavanagudi lies the Dodda Basavana Gudi or Bull Temple which houses a massive monolithic statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull. This temple not only attracts devotees but also tourists who marvel at its Dravidian - style architecture and spiritual area. C...