Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Temple

Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Temple is a historic Shiva temple in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka, known for its unique sunken setting and continuous stream of water flowing from the mouth of a south-facing Nandi onto a Shivalinga below. Rediscovered in 1997 after being buried under earth for many years, the temple features a central stepped tank (Kalyani) and stone architecture attributed to the 16th-century Vijayanagara period. It is a notable religious and heritage attraction in northwest Bengaluru.

Visitors descend stone steps below street level into a sunken courtyard centered around a stepped Kalyani (temple tank). At one end, a stone Nandi facing south continuously pours water onto a Shivalinga directly below it. The complex has stone pillars, small shrines, and a calm devotional atmosphere. Visitors can observe the perennial water flow, offer prayers, view the heritage architecture, and walk around the Kalyani. The space is compact and often moderately crowded, especially during festivals.