Thursday 16 March 2017

Someswara Temple, Kolar, Karnataka..


Sri Someswara Temple, Kolar, Karnataka..

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The Someshwara temple, situated in Kolar town of Karnataka state, 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.
The temple is more rich in finish and detail. The temple is noted for its tall superstructure (gopuram) over the main entrance (mahadwara).

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