Located at the Indian Institute Of Science, J N Tata Auditorium is known for hosting several large-scale international seminars and conferences, besides also hosting the occasional event and trade show. The auditorium is equipped with modern amenities and facilities, and also allows for disabled access. Some of the conferences held here previously include the Elephant Conference, the Great Indian Developer Summit, and the Mobile Developer Summit, among several others.
St. Mary's Cathedral is visited by worshippers of the Syriac Orthodox Church Faith, commonly known as Syrian Christians or Jacobites. Officially known as 'St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church,' it provides a much-needed sense of tranquil to every soul who stops by. With the support of the devotees and other dedicated lay people from the community, the church has been involved in numerous welfare and charitable activities. They have the youth association assembly, choir groups, music programs, Sunday school and other people-centric activities organized to make church life more enriching and meaningful.
Manipal Centre in Ulsoor is a well-known business center with state-of-the-art infrastructure and well maintained premises. International educational consultants, computer dealers, Bangalore Trader's Association, hotels like the Royal Orchid Central, restaurants like Amma's and Paparazzi, and other renowned companies are all located within this bustling enclave. This hub is replete with well-qualified professionals and popular companies, all of which go into making Bengaluru, the type of metropolitan city it is known to be. And thus, fondly known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sri Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple has been declared a heritage site by the Government of Karnataka. With 2 entrances to the temple compound, the courtyard has 4 impressive monolithic structures which stand for the trishul, damru and 2 fan like objects. An idol of Nandi (vehicle of Shiva) is placed at the entrance and in the evenings, small lamps called diyas are lit in front of the idol. The main sanctum is underground and one has to hunch over and move about like in a cave. The idols comprise of Venkateshwara, Ganapathi, and Agni (the fire god). On Makar Sankranti day, the temple is believed to be witness to a curious phenomenon every year wherein, the sun's rays pass through the Nandi's horns onto the Shiva Linga for about an hour. Many pilgrims flock here to be part of this grand spectacle as well as to pay obeisance at the temple.