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SOMESHWARA TEMPLE

Dambal, Gadag, Karnataka, India

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God

Someshwara is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Hirewaddatti Bus Station
9 KM 08049596666
Harlapur Railway Station
18.2 KM 139
Hubballi Airport
83.6 KM 0836-2237921

Architecture

Someshwara Temple is facing in East direction and constructed in Chalukya style of architecture. The temple has a small hall and a matapa out side, mantapa has two entries with decorated wall near steps. The roof of the temple is in slope style the walls, pillars are decorated with simple art and temple has a koneru named as Jappadbavi. It was initially a jain temple as the dumble is noted place for Jainism, later in 12th century converted in to shiva temple. The temple has three parts, sanctum or garbha graham, a small hall and a matapa out side. Mantapa has two entries with decorated wall near steps. The temple does not have the gopura which is unique compare to other ancient temple in the region.

History

This temple was built in 12th century A.D by Chalukyas.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SOMESHWARA TEMPLE

Dambal, Gadag, Karnataka, India

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