Posted on: Aug 01, '08
Directory temples - Bangalore
Well friends for the first time I am sticking to my promise!!!
As promised my post on "SOMESHWARA TEMPLE"
Very old temple located in ULSOOR, Bangalore.
Allmost from class 4th to 10th we stayed in ULSOOR... so my childhood memories are linked to this temple... from learning cycling, to jogging to making girl friends... i still remember
when in 10th I had just tried talking to two girls who used to stay in our lane and got slapped...
Sorry for DEVIATING....
Well this temple was just half a Kilo meter from our home and allmost everyday evening i used to visit it in 9th and 10th... I still remember i'm not so strong beleiver in GOD but still the ambience of this temple is great. Particularly behind it... i used to sit for minimum half an hour chanting OM Bhurbhuvah.......silent atmosphere ... nobody to disturb........ well it was a luxury which I cud afford in my childhood... Now whenever i visit their will be some work linked after it and in around ten minutes I wind up....Imagine rushing thro' this temple spreading over at least 1 acre campus with atleast minimum 20 dieties....
Well I have posted some fotos here which I clicked last week....
History about this temple
(copied from NET)
There are several old temples in Halasuru, which are scattered throughout the area. The oldest
temple in Halasuru is the Someshwara Temple, built by the Hoysalas between the 12th and 13th
centuries. It was renovated and beautified by the Kempe Gowda I and II in the 16th century and is a mixture of Hoysala, Chola and Vijayanagara architecture.
The Someshwara Temple is one the oldest temples of Bangalore in Karnataka. Built during the Chola period, the Someshwara Temple, Bangalore is one of the most striking examples of ancient Indian architecture.
The Someshwara Temple, Bangalore is located in Ulsoor and was built by Kempa Gowda. This temple is symbol of the greatness of the Chola kings. The shrine is particularly known for its magnificent architecture. There are a large number of elaborately carved pillars inside the temple premise. The pillars are said to produce the sounds of musical instruments when tapped.
You can also take a look at the ancient scriptures inscribed on the walls. Some of the most striking features of the temple include the Rajgopuram or the temple tower and the
Dhwajastambha, which is huge pillar placed right in front of the temple.
Someshwara Temple in Bangalore is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The most amazing fact about this temple is that Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma are also worshipped over here. This huge temple also houses the deities of Kamakshamma, Arunachaleswara, Bhimeswara, Nanjundeswara and Panchalingeswara. Numerous religious festivals are held inn this temple throughout the year.
Shivaratri Festival is one of the main festivals that is held over here. Large number of devotees come here to pour water on the 'Pancha Lingeswaras' and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Other festivals that are held in the Someshwara Temple, Bangalore includes the Brahmostsav and the Kamakshamma Pallaki Utsav. During the Kamakshamma Pallaki Utsav, the idol of Goddess
Kamakshamma is taken out in procession in a palanquin around the temple. Special rituals and ceremonies are also held over here during Ugadi and Karthik Poornima. Other attractions of the
temple include the Ashwattha Katte, a huge banyan tree.
The Someshwara Temple, Bangalore is one of the most beautiful temples of the city. You can come over here and take a look at the amazing sculptures and carvings that beautify this Shiva
temple.
For more info visit:
http://www.bangalorebest.com/discoverbangalore/sightseeing/religion/temples/someshwar.asp http://mainsandcrosses.blogspot.com/2008/01/someshwara-temple-off-bazaar-street.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/murali-art/sets/72157606408736610/
More fotos clicked by me:
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