Dress Code
No restrictions for any dress.
Entry Restrictions
No Restrictions, Persons of all faiths allowed.
Parking Facilities
Bike,Car,Bus and Electronic Vehicle parkings are available near the Temple.
Security and Surveillance
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Introduction and History in Brief
The temple plan follows many of the basic elements of Vijayanagara architecture though at a lower scale. The temple has a square sanctum (garbhagriha) which is surrounded by a narrow passageway. The sanctum is connected to a closed mantapa (hall) whose walls are decorated with pilasters and sculptures in frieze. The closed mantapa is connected to a spacious open mantapa consisting of four large projecting “bays” (area between four pillars). The piers leading to the sanctum and those facing outward from the open mantapa are the standard Yali pillars. The eastern gopuram is a well executed, typical 16th century structure.
•The brahma samba is lactated in the east direction of the temple which is about 18 feet in height and has the base radius of 2 feet.
There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex. An impressive pillar (kambha or nandi) pillar) stands near the tall tower over the entrance gate (gopura). The tower itself exhibits well sculptured images of gods and goddesses from Hindu history. The open mantapa consists of forty eight pillars with carvings of divinities in frieze. To the north is the navagraha temple (shrine for the nine planets) with twelve pillars, each pillar representing a saint (rishi). The entrance to the sanctum exhibits sculptures of two “door keepers” (dvarapalakas). Other notable works of art include sculptures that depict King Ravana lifting Mount Kailash in a bid to appease the god Shiva, Durga slaying Mahishasura (a demon), images of the Nayanmar saints (Tamil Shaivaite saints), depictions of the Girija Kalyana (marriage of Parvati to the god Shiva), the saptarishis (seven sages of Hindu lore).Recent excavations at the temple site has revealed the existence of a temple tank (kalyani) which could be 1200 years old.
In the “Gazetter of Mysore” (1887), Benjamin Lewis Rice describes a legend behind the consecration of the temple. Kempe Gowda, while on a hunt, rode far away from his capital Yalahanka. Being tired, he rested under a tree and fell asleep. The local deity Someshwara appeared to him in a dream and instructed him to build a temple in his honor using buried treasure. In return the chieftain would receive divine favor. Kempe Gowda found the treasure and dutifully completed the temple.
According to another version of the legend, King Jayappa Gowda (1420-1450 CE) from a minor dynasty of the Yelahanka Nada Prabhus was hunting in a forest near the present Halasuru area, when he felt tired and relaxed under a tree. In a dream, a man appeared before him and told him that a linga (universal symbol of the god Shiva) was buried under the spot where he was sleeping. He was instructed to retrieve it and build a temple. Jayappa found the treasure and initially built the temple out of wood.
Another account attributes the temple to the Chola Dynasty with later renovations made by the Yelahanka Nada Prabhus.
Halasuru Someshwara Temple is located in the neighborhood of Halasuru (also known as Ulsoor) in Bangalore, India. It is one of the old temples in the city dating back to the Chola period, it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.Major additions or modifications were made during the late Vijayanagara Empire period under the rule of Hiriya Kempe Gowda II.
Visitors and devotees can see many statues of holy deities like LORD BRAHMA, LORD SHIVA ,LORD VISHNU AND MAA DURGA.
Devotees use to come pray to Lord Ram Maa Sita ,Laxmanji and Hanumanji also.
Although,Temple is small and placed on the road as it is so beautiful and clean.
Temple people use to follow all covid 19 protocols . Temple is surrounded by Lots of Trees and fresh air as far as environment concern.
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Manyatas
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Architecture
temple plan follows many of the basic elements of Vijayanagara architecture though at a lower scale. The temple has a square sanctum (garbhagriha) which is surrounded by a narrow passageway. The sanctum is connected to a closed mantapa (hall) whose walls are decorated with pilasters and sculptures in frieze. The closed mantapa is connected to a spacious open mantapa consisting of four large projecting “bays” (area between four pillars). The piers leading to the sanctum and those facing outward from the open mantapa are the standard Yali (mythical beast) pillars. The eastern gopuram is a well executed, typical 16th century structure.
The brahma samba is lactated in the east direction of the temple which is about 18 feet in height and has the base radius of 2 feet.
There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex. An impressive pillar (kambha or nandi) pillar) stands near the tall tower over the entrance gate (gopura). The tower itself exhibits well sculptured images of gods and goddesses from Hindu history. The open mantapa consists of forty eight pillars with carvings of divinities in frieze. To the north is the navagraha temple (shrine for the nine planets) with twelve pillars, each pillar representing a saint (rishi). The entrance to the sanctum exhibits sculptures of two “door keepers” (dvarapalakas). Other notable works of art include sculptures that depict King Ravana lifting Mount Kailash in a bid to appease the god Shiva, Durga slaying Mahishasura (a demon), images of the Nayanmar saints (Tamil Shaivaite saints), depictions of the Girija Kalyana (marriage of Parvati to the god Shiva), the saptarishis (seven sages of Hindu lore).[2] Recent excavations at the temple site has revealed the existence of a temple tank (kalyani) which could be 1200 years old.
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Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva- Maa Parvati 🙏
Weapons of Bhagwan Shiva
Be A True Devotee
Worship your Isht in your tradition .
But a passive worship is a total waste of your time and energy .
For True Worship ,a devotee MUST master the use of weapons the Deity bears.
The weapons of Bhagwan Shiva are Trishula (Trident), Pashupatastra, Parashu-Axe, Pinaka bow.
Remember, for a Sanatani, Shastra (Weapon) and Shaastra (Holy Book) go together 🙏
Always carry the weapons of respactive deity like Gada,Sword and Trishula.
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Timing
Temple remains open from 5:30AM to 8PM and
Alll days in week but the timings can be deffer on the festival days!
The months between September to January are the best to visit Mandir due to the salubrious weather of the place. In Summers, it gets quite cold making it a bit inconvenient to travel.
Aarti Timing
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Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
Basically the Aartis to be perform as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva, Durga Maa Aarti and Bhauj at 6:00 AM and Surya Dev Aarti and Pooja at 6:20 AM.
Lord Ram Maa Sita, Laxman And Hanumaji Aartis & Hanuman Chalisa at 6:50AM
Lord Krishna and Radha Maa Aarti and Pooja at 7:00
Sita Maa , Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
Festivals
Mahashivratri,Nagpanchmi,Amavas Purnima,Durga Pooja,Chandan Yatra, ekadashis, Kartik Purnima, Tulsi Vivah etc…
Famous Temples Nearby
Shrunga Giri Sri Shanmukha Swamy Temple
Shivoham Shiva Temple
Someshwara Swamy Temple
Cave Temple
Nandi Temple etc..
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Concerned Police Stations
Police Station – Pahalgam
Address: Chandanwari Road Pahalgam Jammu and Kashmir, 192126
Managment Commity
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking by Govt,(ASI) & Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Facilities to hold Functions
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Library
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Akharas
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Mehants, Pujaris, Archakas and Sewayats
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Gau Sewa, Birds and otheranimals Sewa
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
Langar Sewa
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Gurukul/Vedic Pathshalas
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Modes of Travel
- By Air
Kempegowda International Airport or Bangalore Airport connects the city with all prime Indian and international cities. Sprawling over an area of about 4,700 acres, it is the third busiest airport in the country after Delhi and Mumbai. AirAsia India, Air India, Jet Airways, IndiGo and SpiceJet provide regular services from New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Srinagar, Trivandrum, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam, among others. Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, Tigerair, and SriLankan Airlines are some of prime international airlines operating flights for destinations such as London, Colombo, Dubai and Singapore, to list a few. The airport is about 36 km away from Bangalore city centre and a number of autos and taxis are available easily from outside the airport.
- By Train
Bangalore City Railway Station (4 km away) and Yeswantpur Junction (10 km away) link the city of Bangalore with all the prime Indian cities including Delhi, Pune, Mysore, Chennai and Mumbai, among others. Trains such as Bangalore Rajdhani and Kongu Express run on a regular basis linking the city with India’s capital city, Delhi. Once you reach the station, you can take prepaid taxis or avail local bus services/taxis to get down in the city.
- By Road
Bangalore is well connected with various cities via excellent network of state and private buses. While Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) connects the city with maximum nearby places, there are several private buses too that travellers can hop on. There are regular buses available from Goa (557 km), Coimbatore (368 km) and Mangalore (350 km), connecting Bangalore with these cities. Travellers can choose from air-conditioned coaches, luxury buses or state transportation buses, depending upon their budget and requirement. Besides, those who wish to drive to Goa from Bangalore can take NH 4 and NH 63 that connect both these cities in around 11 to 12 hours drive.
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Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
Ulsoor Rd, Someshwarpura, Halasuru, Karnataka 560008
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