Someshwara Temple, Agara, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Someshwara Temple, Agara, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Someshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Agara in Bengaluru South Taluk in Bengaluru Urban District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the ancient Chola era temples situated in the urban landscape of Bengaluru. The Temple is protected by the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built by Imperial Cholas in 11^th century CE.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi, Balipeedam and stone Dhwaja Sthamba can be found facing the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapa and maha mandapa. Presiding deity is called as Someshvara and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Linga. It is said that the ghee applied to the Linga turns into butter after abhishekam.

There is a separate east facing shrine for Parvathy can be seen in the temple premises. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. There is a newly built east facing shrine for Lord Ayyappa can be seen in the temple premises. Few hero stones can also be seen in the temple complex.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 200 meters to Agara Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Madiwala, 13 Kms from Bengaluru Railway Station, 14 Kms from Bengaluru Majestic Bus Stand, 22 Kms from Sarjapura and 51 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Outer Ring Road, near Koramangala and HSR Layout on Madiwala to Sarjapura route.

Location