Someshwara Temple

Someshwara

Location: Someshwar Village, Someshwar, Karnataka 575022, Someshwar, Karnataka

 

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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 tem ple is known as Rudrapada Kshetra, and is also a pilgrimage centre for performing Pitrakrayas (last rituals of departed soul).Historically it is said to have been built by Kings of Alupa Dynasty in the 10th century A.D. The temple was under the Administrative rule of Kadambas of Banavasi, and Choula Kings of Ullala of the 12th century A.D. The two inscriptions found in the temple says that it was renovated in the 15th century A.D. at the time of Vijayanagara King Immadi Devaraya by Rajaguru Sree Kriyashaktri Devavodeya. .. Read More

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Daily Ritual

Description: The temple is known as Rudrapada Kshetra, and is also a pilgrimage centre for performing Pitrakrayas (last rituals of departed soul) .. Read More

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Working Hours: 05:00am to 08:00pm

General festivals

Mahashivratri

Date: 04-03-2019

Description: On the day of Shivarathri, Shiva pooja, Ranga pooja rituals are held and Bhootabali is given. After this the archaka of Holla sect seeks the blessing of the Main Deity for offering prasada to Kattige i.e., for Nagabana .. Read More

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Upcoming Events

Kartik Purnima

Date : 23-11-2018 (05:00 am to 08:00 pm)

Laksha Deepotsava is another important festival of the temple, and takes place in Tula masa. On the day Kshetra pooja is held in the beginning and then Appada pooje and Ranga pooja of Sri Siddivinayak a is held. .. Read More

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Transport - Travel

From Mangalore railway station (Distance: 13.00 Kilometers)

Prasadam - Food

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Accomodation - Stay

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Nearby Attractions

  • Kadri Manjunatha Temple
  • It is on Kadri hills, in Mangalore is just 3 Km away from the venue. This popular and beautiful temple has tanks with natural springs and late rite caves surrounding it. These caves are also popular as Pandava Caves. Devotees also believe that the Pandavas came to this cave and stayed there.
  • 3.00 KM

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