Someshwar Temple, Ner, Maharashtra

Someshwar Temple, Ner, Maharashtra

Someshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ner Town in Ner Taluk in Yavatmal District in Maharashtra, India. The temple might have been originally a Jain Temple but later got converted to Shiva Temple. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported two pillars and two pilasters in a row. There is a label inscription mentioning the word Thirthankar found at the entrance of the temple. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Someshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga within circular yonipitha.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Ner Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Linga Railway Station, 23 Kms from Darwha Railway Station, 25 Kms from Darwha, 34 Kms from Yavatmal, 50 Kms from Karanja, 59 Kms from Amravati and 182 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The temple is situated on Yavatmal to Karanja route.

Location