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Sri Someshwara & Prasanna Meenakshi temples. Shivanasamudra
Someshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Shivanasamudra Town in Mandya District in Karnataka State, India. The Temple is situated on the island formed by Cauvery River and it is very close to Ranganatha Swamy Temple. This temple dates back to the Chola Period with modifications by the Vijayanagar and the Hoysala Kings.
The Temple
There is a grand entrance and exit with the exit facing the main road. Well carved imposing Nandi’s sit atop the two gateways. Presiding Deity is called as Someshwara. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. It is believed that the Someshwara Linga here is said to have been existing much before the Ranganatha Idol. There is a fish carved on the roof of the mandapa and it is believed that wishes asked standing under the fish facing the Linga are granted.
Mother is called as Prasanna Meenakshi. She is housed in a separate shrine. Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have consecrated the Shri Chakra to which the standing goddess eyes are directed. The idol is life-like in size and appearance. Just outside this shrine is the venerated Shami Vriksha (Banni Mara) which devotees walk around after offering prayers to the goddess. The two shrines are surrounded by manicured gardens and flowering plants which were in full bloom.
Vana Durga Devi Temple is around 1 Km away from the Someshwara temple. The goddess is also fondly worshipped by the name "Varaprasadi". Large number of devotees throng this place every Tuesday and nowadays Fridays and Sundays also attract more number of devotees. Just before Ugadi every year, annual festival is celebrated here.
This is a very old tempple of Sri Someshwara and Prasanna Meenakshi. There is a Sri Chakra installed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
How to reach: From Bangalore buses are available to Kollegala, Mahadeshwara Betta. Alite at Sattegala Hand post. Take an auto to reach.
Best Time to Visit: Any day of the year. If you want to visit the water falls also Rainy season is the best time
Address :
Somanatheswara Temple
Kollegala Taluk
Chamarajnagar-Dist
Near- Shivana Samudra
Visiting Times:
Monday to Saturday=06:00am to 08:00am
Sunday's= 06:00am to 06:00pm
Amavasya (No moon day) and Pournima (Full moon day)=06:00am - 06:00pm
Team
Manasa Sarovara Yuga
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5 окт 2024
