Nageshvara Temple, Begur, Karnataka

Nageshvara Temple, Begur, Karnataka

Nageshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Begur Town in Bengaluru South Taluk in Bengaluru Urban District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Temple is also called as Naganatheswara Temple and Pancha Lingeshwara Temple. The Temple is situated on the banks of Begur Lake. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Festivals

Brahmotsavam is celebrated for thirteen days during the month of Chaitra (Apr-May). Rathotsava (Chariot festival) is celebrated on the seventh day. Utsava Idols from nearby temples also joins the procession here on this day. Kalyana Utsava (Marriage ceremony) is performed on the last day (13^th day) of the festival. Navaratri Festival (Oct-Nov), Karthika Somavara (Oct-Nov), Dhanur Maasa (Dec-Jan), Ugadi, Rama Navami, Shankara Jayanthi and Maha Shivrathri (Mar-Apr) are the other festivals celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed here.

Prayers

Devotees pray to Kali Kamateshwara for child boon & settlement of litigation issues, Nagareshwara for business development & relief from skin related ailments, Choleshwara for marriage boon and Karneshwara for good health.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 350 metres from Begur Lake Bus Stop, 600 metres from Begur Bus Stop, 14 Kms from Bengaluru, 14 Kms from KR Market Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Shivaji Nagar Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Kempegowda Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Bengaluru Railway Station, 31 Kms from Hosur and 49 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. Begur is situated off Bengaluru – Hosur highway. BMTC buses plying between Begur and KR Market / Shivaji Nagar / Kempegowda Bus Stand. Marco Polo AC buses to Shivaji Nagar travel from Vishwapriya Nagara (343 Series of BMTC Buses ply on this route).

Location

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