22nd August 2018.
The present Kolar was called Kolara or ancient Kuvalapura
in the 3rd Century, during the Gangas period. Gangas were succeeded by
Chozhas followed by Hoysala and
Vijayanagara dynasty Kings.
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. The
chariot shed is on the right side of the Rajagopuram. The Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and stone sthamba are in the outer prakara immediately after the Rajagopuram.
The Kalyana mandapam, vasantha mandapa, Nagars under a bilva tree and Yagasala. Ambal
sannadhi is in the northwest corner of the outer praharam.
The Temple was constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of a sanctum, Antarala, ardha mandapa, and mukha
mandapa. The nagara Vimana with 3 tiers is on the top of the sanctum. The Mukamandapa consists of 48 numbers of intricately carved pillars, mainly warrior riding horse/yazhi. The sanctum adhisthana has the moldings of a Pada, Adhokumuda, a
Tripatta kumuda, a small kanda, and an adhokumuda. The friezes like elephants, playing
dwarfs, and squatting lions are in a separate line. The bhitti or
the walls are elaborately decorated with kumbha pancharas, 2 Pilasters form niches
or the deva koshtas and pilasters support the bhitti/walls. The Kalyana mandapam is an exquisitely beautiful
compact structure well known for its intricate workmanship on granite.
Mukha mandapam
Mukha mandapam
Mukha mandapam
As per Karnataka.com (www.karnataka.com/kolar/someshwara-temple/), the temple was constructed by the Chozhas in the 11th century and later
expanded by early Vijayanagaras during the 14th century. To prove that it
was built by the Chozhas, no inscription was found, to the contrary Vijayanagara period Kannada
inscriptions are found in Yagasala and
Storehouse.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs
and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
HOW TO REACH:
Kolar is in Karnataka state, bus facilities are available
from various parts of Karnataka Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
1.2 KM from the Kolar bus stand. Autos are available from the bus
stand.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Shiva as Pichadanar
Mahishamardini panel
Vasantha mandapa
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
Superb sir
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