Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Shikaripur Someshwara Temple, Karnataka

Address

Shikaripur Someshwara Temple, Temple Road, Shankrikoppa, Karnataka 577428

Diety

Someshwara Swamy

Introduction

This ancient someshwara swamy temple is located in Shimoga Taluk, Shikaripur, Karnataka state, India. This temple is without gopuram, And the temple is completely dilapidated condition. Thus is an austere temple with a Garbhagriha, Antarala, and a pillared Mandapa with a porch in east-west orientation. The entrance doorway is ornate with as many as four door jambs which at the base has well sculptured Dwarapalas and Apsara figures. The jambs are ornate variety with creeper decorations. The primary deity is lord Somesvara swamy. A few meter distance there is another somesvara temple which is in ruins.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Archeological survey of India.

Nearest Bus Station

Shiralakoppa

Nearest Railway Station

Shimoga

Nearest Airport

Bengaluru

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