Kadu Malleshwara Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bangalore located in Malleswaram. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kadu Malleshwara Temple is constructed using Dravidian architecture during the rule of King Venkojirao Bhonsle of Thanjavur.The word 'Kadu' literally means forest, referring to the thick vegetation that marked the surrounding places. Malleswaram, the suburb gets the name after this historic temple.Thousands of devotees from and around Bangalore visit Kadu Malleshwara Temple in Malleswaram during the holy day of Shivaratri festival.