Someshwara

Someshwara

Someshwara is the presiding deity in the temple of same name. The temple is situated in the heart of Kolar town. Lord Shiva is worshipped as someshwara. The temple was built by the chola kings who ruled the region in about 11th century. The cholas were eventually driven out by the Kannada-speaking Chalukyas, but the temples which they built still remain a testimony to the magnificent architecture of the Cholas. The someshawara temple is built in the typical Chola style of temple building with a huge gopuram at the entrance of the temple.


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