Someswarar Temple, Hindu temple in Kumbakonam, India
The temple complex spans two acres and features two gopuram towers, with the western tower reaching a height of 72 feet across five stories.
The current temple structure dates from the 16th century Nayak period, though its origins trace back to the Chola dynasty between the 8th and 9th centuries.
The temple honors Lord Shiva as Someswarar through six daily rituals and twelve annual festivals, with Masi Magam being the principal celebration.
Visitors can access the temple between 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM without paying an entrance fee.
In 1964, one hundred devotees collectively wrote the Panchakshra mantra one million times, and these writings remain preserved in a temple box.
Location: Kumbakonam
GPS coordinates: 10.98333,79.36667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:42
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