Someshwara Temple
| Someshwara Temple | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Proper name | Shri Somanatha Temple |
| Geography | |
| Country | India |
| State/province | Karnataka |
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| Location | Someshwar, Ullal, Mangalore |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Somanatha (Lord Shiva) |
| Important festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
Someshwara Temple is situated on the banks of Arabian Sea at the Western Ghats of South India 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) away from Mangalore. The temple is known as Rudrapada Kshetra, and is also a piligrimage centre for performing Pitrakrayas (last rituals of departed soul).[1]
History
Historically it is said to have been built by Kings of Alupa Dynasty in 10th century A.D. The temple was under the Administrative rule of Kadambas of Banavasi, and Choula Kings of Ullala of 12th century A.D. The two inscriptions found in the temple says that it was renovated in 15th century A.D. at the time of Vijayanagara King Immadi Devaraya by Rajaguru Sree Kriyashaktri Devavodeya.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Shree Somanatha Temple, Someshwara, Mangalore". rcmysore-portal.kar.nic.in. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
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