Shri Someshwara Somanatha Temple, Ullal District, Mangalore, Karnataka

Shri Someshwara Somanatha Temple, Ullal District, Mangalore, Karnataka

Sri Somanatha Swamy Temple is situated in Someshwara quite further away from Mangalore on the Western Ghats and on the lap of Arabian Sea. This Temple is also known by another name as Rudhrapada Ksehtram. Though believed to be built in the 10th century during the time of Alupa Dynasty it was greatly renovated during the rule of Vijayanagara Emperors. Some consider this Temple to be on par with the 12 Jyothirlinga Ksehtrams. There are stories which inform us that the Panadava Kings frequented this place and Prayed to Lord Somanatha Swamy. In fact a Sacred Tank of this Temple known as Gadha Theertha located at quite some distance is said to have been built by Bheema. There is a Welcome Arch which leads us to the Temple. There is a small car parking close to which is a Sub Shrine for Shri Pancha Durgai Ammavaru.

Maha Shivarathiri, Arudhra Darisanam are celebrated in a grand manner.

Distance:

Distance from Mangalore to Someshwara is 15 Kms

Distance from Kollur to Someshwara, Mangalore is 140 Kms

Distance from Dharmasthala to Someshwara, Mangalore is 77 Kms

Distance from Horanadu to Someshwara, Mangaluru is 146 Kms

Distance from Sringeri to Someshwara, Mangaluru is 131 Kms

Distance from Udupi to Someshwara, Mangalore is 67 Kms

Distance from Murudeshwar to Someshwara, Mangalore is 169 Kms

Distance form Kukke Subramanya to Someshwara, Mangalore is 105 Kms

Distance from Bangalore to Someshwara, Mangalore is 345 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Someshwara, Mangalore is 698 Kms

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