Someshwara Temple, Kolar
Kolar district, Karnataka
The Someshwara temple, situated in the town of Kolar, Karnataka, India is an ornate 14th century Vijayanagara era Dravidian style construction. Someshwara, another name for the Hindu god Shiva is the presiding deity in the temple. The temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.
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Where it is
Kolar district, Karnataka. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Krishnarajapuram railway station (KJM), about 66 km by road.
- By air: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), about 59 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple – Tirumala, Tirupati district (about 180 km)
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple – Central Tirupati, Tirupati district (about 186 km)
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