Shree Someshwara Temple

There are three entrances to the Someshwara temple. The high walls of the Someshwara temple lend a feeling of a fort. It is a superb specimen of exclusive Chalukya art and architecture. The principal deity that is worshipped in the temple is Lord Shiva. It is believed that an ardent devotee’s wishes are fulfilled here.

There are many small temples surrounding this big temple. All these temples also boast of rich architecture and sculptures that have been so neatly carved. The temple is located at Lakshmeshwar which is about 55 kilometres from Hubli. The temple was built by the Chalukyas during the 12th century and a token of their devotion to Lord Shiva.

The temple’s hall, navaranga, entrance porch or mukha mantapa has beautiful stone carvings. The beautiful idols of Shiva Parvati and Nandi have been exquisitely sculpted. The Badami Chalukyas of Deccan encouraged art and architecture and this is clearly visible in the paintings and art structures of the temple. It was during this time (1050 to 1200 CE) that the Gadag art form was encouraged by King Someshwara I. Around 50 temples were erected during this period. Carved figurines of gods and goddesses have been chiselled beautifully in the temple.

This temple is very old having many huge history with beautiful architecture it's heard that it is
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This temple is must visit if you are in Gadag. Temple is beautifully carved and is like a diamond in coal. It's situated among city dwellers. Parking is an issue and so is the accessibility. You have to drive through narrow lanes to reach here. There is one small ancient temple next to this which is literally in the gutter. Such are the status of these temples but this one much better.

It's a fabulous fantastic sculpture it's just awesome.hatsoff to the creater of this temple.there so fine carving on the outer side of Temple it's incredible.but the surrounding place is just an junk yard.i just hate those people it's just dirty.road is too small it's very difficult to take a car there.

Built very beautifully, must visit place in Gadag

Someshwar temple is one of several historic Hindu temples in Gadag. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple includes Vishnu and Devi-Shakti artwork. Though not the largest, it is notable for its intricate jewelry like carvings. The temple also is notable for its numerous aedicules above outside niches where different shikara (tower superstructure) designs from north, east, west and south India are depicted. These designs are found in classical Sanskrit text on Hindu architecture. Inside a temple, you can see some simple yet nicely lathe-shaped pillars in a square mandapa.

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Lakshmeshwara in Gadag district is about 50 km from Gadag. There are many important temples in this historic town, including the Shiva temple, the "Someshwara Temple". There are two ancient Jain temples (Sannabasadi and Shankabasadi) in the town, as well as a notable Jamma Masjid. The most important monument at Lakshemshwar is the Someshwara temple complex (11th century). The temple complex with three main entrances is surrounded by high walls look like a fort. It is a splendid specimen of Chalukya architecture.In middle of the temple complex, there is a Someshwara temple, surrounded by many small temples mainly dedicated to Shiva, along the compound wall, built with granite, some halls in the complex meant for resting devotees. Someshwara temple with the traditional structures of a temple includes a garbha griha, an ardha mantapa or halfway hall, a navaranga and a mukha mantapa or entrance porch.The Nandi and Shiva Parvati idols in the temple are exquisitely sculpted. These idols are referred to as Saurashtra Someshwara, as these idols were brought by a Shiva devotee from Saurashtra and installed at Lakshmeshwara.

Beautiful ancient temple. It is also having round stage, which is called ancient Bharatnatyam stage, inside the temple. Nowdays Local people protected this temple. They should also improve Abonded Rameshwar temple which is in opposite side.