22nd August 2018.
The present Kolar was called as Kolara or ancient Kuvalapura
in 3rd Century, during Gangas period. Gangas were succeeded by
Chozhas following by Hoysala and
Vijayanagara dynasty Kings.
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. The
chariot shed is on the right side of the Rajagopuram. The Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and stone stambha 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 north west corner of the outer prakaram.
The Temple was constructed in Dravidian style of architecture.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of a sanctum, Antarala, arthamandapa and mukha
mandappa. The nagara Vimana with 3 tiers is on the top of sanctum. The Mukamandapa consists of 48 numbers of intricately carved pillars, mainly warrior riding horse/
yazgi. The sanctum adhisthana has the mouldings of 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 bitti or
the walls are elaborately decorated with kumbha pancharas, 2 Pilasters forms niches
or the deva koshtas and pilasters supports bitti/ walls. The Kalyana mandapam is an exquisitely beautiful
compact structure well known for 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 11th century and latter
expanded by early Vijayanagaras during 14th century. To prove that it
was built by the Chozhas, no inscription was found But to the contrary Vijayanagara period Kannada
inscriptions are found in Yagasala and
Store house.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs
and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
HOW TO REACH:
Kolar is in Karnataka state, buses facilities are available
from various parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
1.2 KM from Kolar bus stand. Autos are available from bus
stand.
LOCATION:CLICK HERE
Shiva as Pichadanar
Mahishamardini panel
Vasantha mandapa
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
Superb sir
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