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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Someshwara Swamy Temple, Gunjur, Karnataka

Someshwara Swamy Temple, Gunjur, Karnataka

Someshwara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Gunjur, an outskirt of Bengaluru City in Bengaluru South Taluk in Bengaluru Urban District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is believed to be built by the Cholas in 12th century CE. The present structure is completely renovated one.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum and mandapa. Stucco images of Lord Shiva and Parvati can be seen at the top of the entrance of the mandapa. Nandi can be seen in the mandapa facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Someshwara Swamy in the form of Shiva Lingam. Idols of Parvati, Vinayaga and Subramanya can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Avadumbara Vriksha (Cluster fig tree).

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM.

Festivals

Karthika Purnima and Maha Shivaratri are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Gunjur Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Varthur, 4 Kms from Belandur Road Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thigala Chowdadenahalli, 24 Kms from Kempegowda Bus Station, 24 Kms from Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station and 44 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on Varthur to Thigala Chowdadenahalli route.

Location

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