Kadu Malleswara Temple, situated at Malleswaram in
Bangalore, is a historic temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva. It was built by Venkoji, the step brother of
Chhatrapati Shivaji, in 1669. The word ‘kadu’ literally means forest, referring to the thick vegetation that marked the surrounding places. Malleswaram suburb derives its name after this temple.
Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
