STUNNING SOMESHWARA TEMPLE, Kolar, Karnataka
- STUNNING SOMESHWARA TEMPLE:
- Someshwara Temple in Kolar is an architectural feast for the eyes and is a fine example of the Vijayanagara style of architecture.
- The temple was originally built by the Cholas who ruled this region in the 11th century and was later expanded by the Vijayanagara Empire in 14th Century.
- The pillared ‘Mukha mantapa’ (the hall) of the temple instantly attracts the visitors’ attention as one enters the temple.
- One of the main attraction of the temple is the ‘Kalyana Mandapa’ (marriage hall). The highly ornate four granite pillars has exquisite carvings.
- Almost all the pillars and walls of this temple are highly ornate which will make you feel spend as much time as you want.
- Kolar was earlier known as ‘Kuvalalapura’ or as ’Kolahalapura’ and the famous Kolarama temple is just a walk away from Someshwara Temple.
- Declared as a monument of national importance, this temple is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India in an excellent manner.
- Kolar is located 65 km away from Bengaluru, Karnataka.
