Malleshwaram

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Malleshwaram, located in the north-west of Bangalore, derives its name from the famous Kadu Malleshwara temple. Originally, a village named Mallapura, Malleshwaram was developed as a suburb during the great plague of 1898, which caused many people to move out from the city center. Malleshwaram, together with Basavangudi, represents one of the oldest residential localities of Bangalore.

Contents 1 Cultural Landmarks 2 Temples 3 Prominent Landmarks 4 Places to Eat

[edit] Cultural Landmarks

The Chowdiah Memorial Hall, named after the violin maestro Tirumakudalu Chowdiah, is one of the most prominent landmarks of Malleshwaram. Designed in the shape of a violin, the venue is a hub of arts and culture, playing host to a wide array of events - ranging from classical music concerts, to theatre and drama, to prestigious quiz competitions.

[edit] Temples

Malleshwaram has old Hindu temples constructed using the Dravidian architecture which were built during King Venkojirao Bhonsle of Thanjavur's time (17th century C. E.) like the Kadu Malleshwara temple, which is well attended during the holy day of Shivaratri. At the Nandi Teertha temple, one can see water fall onto an idol of Shiva through the mouth of Nandi. The Sri Krishna temple, the Narasimha temple which is over 100 years old, Kanchi Mutt, Kashi Mutt, and the Chitrapur Mutt are also located in Malleshwaram. Malleshwaram also has monastries and trees which are more than 80 years old.

[edit] Prominent Landmarks

• 8th Cross
• 13th Cross Market
• M. E. S. college

[edit] Places to Eat

Malleshwaram has a number of eating joints, catering primarily to the South Indian vegetarian cuisine.

• Veena Stores
• Central Tiffin Room (Shree Sagar)
• Janatha Hotel
• Asha Sweets and Chats
• Sri Krishna Sweets
• Adiga Sampige
• Shanthi Sagar
• Pizza Hut
• Food Court
• Hallimane
• New Krishna Bhavan (Gopika)
• Adayar Ananda Bhavan
• Amrith Ice creams (11th cross, 6th main)
• Surya Refreshments (11th cross)
• Asha Food court (10th cross)
• Cafe Coffee Day (On Sampige Road - near 14th Cross)
• Sai Shakti Vegetarian (8th Cross 6th Main)

Neighbourhoods of Bangalore
	Anekal • Arekere • Bannerghatta • Basavanagudi • Basaveshwaranagar • Begur • Domlur • Ganganagar • HSR Layout • Halasuru • Hebbal • Hulimavu • Indiranagar • Jayanagar • Jigani • Koramangala • Malleshwaram • Padmanabhanagar • Rajajinagar • R. T. Nagar • Sadhashivnagar • Shivajinagar • Vijayanagar • Vimanpura • Whitefield • Yelahanka