Temple

Located in Kolar, Karnataka, the Someshwara Shiva Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built by the Cholas during the 11th century. The Temple of Lord Shomeshwara is a work of art and is visited by hundreds of people throughout the year. At present, the temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.

Architecture

The temple of Someshwara in Kolar is an architectural feast for the eyes. Starting from the mammoth gopuram (the temple gates of the South Indian temples) to the main sanctum sanctorum- every corner of the edifice explains the exquisite architectural tastes the Dravidian rulers had. The Cholas built the temple during the 11th century and later on the Chalukyas expanded the structure by creating the pillars inside the halls with the quintessential Vijaywadan style of architecture. The noteworthy spots within the sanctum that awe the devotees are the Mukha Mandapa, the heavy Prakara walls, Kalyana Mantapa, Vasantha Mantapa along with the Vijanagara style of inscribing the dwarapalas. There is also a stepped tank inside the temple which is a flagship to Vijaywadan style, known as Kalyani. It is the stupendous architecture of the magnaninous edifice that entice visitors till date.

Darsan Info

The temple remains open for the devotees from morning to evening.
Taking picture inside the temple is restricted.
Devotees should keep their mobile phones and cameras outside the temple or in the temple office according to their convenience.

Darsan Dresscode

Modest clothing is preferred while visiting the temple.

Famous Festival

Maha Shivaratri

Culture

Karnataka is a place where Adi Shakracharya established the first of his 4 Mathas. The state has a localised version of various art forms, like dance, drama, and music, based on Bharatnatyam, Carnatic, Yakshanaga, etc. Karnataka has an amalgamation of both the South Indian and the Hinudstani art forms. It is the centre of Carnatic music. South Indian cuisines have spread to various parts of India, from here. It has been the seat of learning, religion, and vedic philosophy since the ancient times.

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Temple Rituals

The temple of Shomeshwara in Kolar is dedicated to Lord Shomeswara, the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here, all the rituals are performed as are followed in the other Shaivaite temples.

Special Rituals

Maha Shivaratri

Additional Info