Sri Pralayakalada Veerabhadraswami Temple Bangalore

Sri Pralayakalada Veerabhadraswami Gudi is located in Gavipuram- Bengaluru. This temple is dedicated to Lord “Sri Veerabhadra” one among the Ganas of Lord Shiva. This temple situated on a small hillock.The uniqueness and only temple where Lord Veerabhadra is seen with 32 hands.

The idol of Lord Veerabadra swamy is seen as if he is giving darshan here as Shatrusamhara form.The temple is special since the diety is facing north. The Veerabhadra swamy holds weapon i.e axe and serpent as Lord Shiva.The Lord holds many other weapons in his 32 hands.

As per priest, this is 3000 years old temple built by Cholas. There is a cave (of course closed now) which is believed that it connects to Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple and Shivagange. Legend says Gauthama Maharishi used to worship here.

Temple History

Once upon a time Chola King was passing at this location and he found a shining object in a bush when it was closely monitored, came to know that it was the Idol of Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Since it had 32 arms with many weapons and fierce some form, named as Pralayakalada Veerabhadra Swamy. Afterthat Kind built this temple. Pralaya means Doom, Pralayakalada means Doomsday, which means this form of Veerabhadra is associated with Doomsday.

Special poojas are performed on all Monday’s of Shravana(Aavani). On last Sunday of Shravana Lord’s procession takes place on a Pearl palanquin.Even the utsav murthy of Lord has 32 hands.