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One of the most visited religious sights and attractions in Bangalore, St. Mary's Basilica at Shivajinagar, never sees a dull day. Built in the year 1875, the church pays gratitude to Mother Mary who was believed to have cured the plague that struck the people residing in a village called Billi Akki Palli. She was thus called Annai Arokiamarie or 'Our Lady of Good Health' by the local people. The church in the 1800s had been subjected to vandalism when the structure was damaged. According to some stories, it is believed that they were unable to demolish the smaller statues and had been blinded by a flashing light. The church with its Gothic architecture and typical stained glass windows with a steep spire was built by a French man. Besides this, the premises also has a stall that sells religious books, articles, and souvenirs. The most famous event here is the annual feast that takes places in the month of September every year and is celebrated with great fanfare by the faithful.

Perched majestically atop the Hare Krishna Hill, the ISKCON temple is one of the most prominent attractions of the city. The famous temple, which features ascending gopurams (monumental towers), is dedicated to Lord Krishna and imparts teachings written in the Bhagavad Gita. In the evenings, the entire enclave is illuminated by lamps. Besides this, there are also boarding facilities for devotees at a nominal rate. The in-house restaurant called Annakuta serves the prasad or the food offerings made to the Lord. Festivals are celebrated here on a grand scale, especially Janamashtami and Deepavali, during which people flock here in large numbers. ISKCON also holds many programs such as youth programs, weekend yoga retreats, and Gita quiz competitions. They also undertake food programs such as Akshay Patra, where food is made and sent to underprivileged schools in urban and rural Bengaluru.

The TV Tower in Bengaluru stands tall in the busy area of Jayamahal. The tower is not only a famous landmark and meeting point but also a full-fledged functional structure to capture signals and broadcast several channels on television across the city. This tower is the regional relay center for television and broadcasting for the state of Karnataka. Situated just near the T. V. Tower is the Doordarshan Kendra, which is a national public television broadcaster. Being a towering man-made structure, building the tower was quite a demanding feat. The entire surroundings are well-guarded under the strict surveillance of security on the premises. However, it is worth it to have a look from outside.

With its origins dating back to the 16th Century, the historically significant Bull Temple or the 'Dodda Basavana Temple' is one of the most famous temples in Bengaluru. The neighborhood Basavanagudi derives its name from this temple, as Basavanagudi in Kannada means Bull Temple. The monolithic stone idol of Nandi, constructed by Kempe Gowda and regarded as one of the biggest of its kind, lies upon the crest of the Bugle hill in Basavanagudi. The ascending gopuram (monumental tower) was built in the Dravidian style. The sacred Nandi bull is worshiped by several devotees, and the farmers offer their harvest to it each year. These offerings see a festive occasion called the 'Groundnut Festival' or 'Madalena Parishe' or 'Kadalekaye Parishe'. The Bull Temple is a must-visit both for its historical importance and to show devotion to Nandi, the sacred vahana of Lord Shiva.

Renovated in the year 1852, the Holy Trinity Church building with its arresting entrance and lofty tower impresses the first time visitor with its glorious beauty. All of these architectural elements can be traced back to typically English Renaissance influences. More that just a place of worship, the church was stationed by the British Army for the Queen's Battalion associating to the Bangalore Cantonment region. The church inside has separate pews for army officials, while the altar is flanked by silver painted angels and stained glass on either side. The hymns and prayer services arranged are a solace to every disillusioned soul. Holy Trinity also organizes the 'Annual Thanks Giving Day' in November, and runs community welfare activities for the needy and underprivileged. Located at the far end of the Mahatma Gandhi Road, this church is close to Ulsoor too.

The Vikasa Soudha is a large monumental building that is known to be inspired from the more popular Vidhana Soudha. Located on Ambedkar Road, this structure was a dream of the former Chief Minister Dr. S. M. Krishna. The gray colored building was built to offload a few activities from the main administrative headquarters, the Vidhana Soudha. Eventually, many of the offices were shifted into this new building. The Vikasa Soudha possesses some interesting amenities like solar power and rainwater harvesting, which the older building lacks. The stones for creating the structure were taken from various granite pits in Karnataka. The huge premises are replete with halls, conference rooms, and vital government offices.