Someshwara temple Kurudumale
Someshwara temple in Kurudumale village located approximately around 10 kms from Mulbagal taluk, Kolar district, Karnataka state, India attracts thousands of visitors from all over south India.
Mythological story about Kurudumale
According to mythology there is a Ganesha idol which was installed by the Gods themselves. It is believed in the Kritha yuga, the trimurthis – Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara together (kudi – in Kannada) had installed the idol at the base of a mountain (male – in Kannada) .Hence this place was called ‘Koodumale”, later as time passed it was mispronounced and now it is called ‘Kurudumale’. Earlier this place was also called ‘Kootadri’ , ‘Koota’ meaning ‘together, ‘Aadri’ meaning ‘hill’.
History of Someshwara temple Kurudumale
Someshwara temple at Kurudumale is a Shiva temple which is believed to be 1330 years old, built by Raja Raja Chola. The idol is believed to be installed by Koundinya Maharishi. The main sculpturist of this temple was ‘Jakkanna chari’, but was later taken over by his son ‘Dankkana Chari’. Hence we can see two different styles of architecture. The temple has the Chola architectural style, and the temple has no foundation and has been built on a rock.
The main diety of this temple is Lord Shiva called as ‘Someshwara’ which is a linge in the main sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha). The next hall has a series of deities placed which have been revered since ages. The first idol is of ‘Kalabhirava’ believed to free the ill effects of ‘Kala sarpa dosha’. ‘Kalabhirava’ is stepping on a serpent which is a synibolic representation. Next is the idol of ‘Guru Dakshina murthi”, next is ‘Lord Venkatachalapathi’ along with ‘Sridevi and Bhoodevi’ , and a small idol of Lord Anjaneya. Idol of “Koundinya Maharshi” is placed in the temple and another carving of Koundinya Maharishi is carved on a pillar. Here in this carving we see the fingers of Maharshi pointing towards the ground , which is believed that there is a tunnel from here to ‘Kashi’. This place is also called ‘Dakshina Kashi’. The temple has beautiful carvings on the stone pillars, there is also a stage with pillars on all eight directions.
Special seva at Someshwara temple kurudumale
Abhisheka, Alankara seva, Bilvarchana , Rudrabhisheka.
Someshwara temple kurudumale Timings
Mon – Sun: 6:30am – 1pm & 3pm – 8:30pm
Someshwara temple kurudumale Pooja Timings
Abhisheka timing : 8:30 a.m.
Mahamangalarathi : 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Best time to visit Someshwara temple
All round the year and on special occassions, festival days. Shivaratri and on Mondays during the month of ‘Karthika’ are very special.
Someshwara temple kurudumale Website
No official Website
Someshwara temple kurudumale Email
No official email address
Someshwara temple kurudumale Phone Number
KP Karthik – +91 9741004581
Someshwara temple Address
Someshwara temple
Kurudumale, Mulbagal,
Karnataka 563131
Someshwara temple kurudumale Accommodation
There is no accommodation available for visitors inside or near the temple
There are hotels available in Mulbagal or at Kolar.
Online room booking is available in all below listed hotels.
Sai Nandhini A/C Lodge
Harsha Residency
Hotel Saidham
GK Hill View Resort
Thavaru Homestay
Near By Places to Visit Someshwara temple kurudumale
Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple – Mulbagal
Kurudumale Ganesha temple
Garuda temple – Mulbagal
Someshwara temple kurudumale Distance
Bangalore to Someshwara temple kurudumale – 100 kilometres
Kolar to Someshwara temple kurudumale – 36 kilometres
Mulbagal to Someshwara temple kurudumale – 11 kilometres
How to reach Someshwara temple kurudumale
BMTC (Bus)
KSRTC and Private Buses are available from Bangalore to Mulbagal (fare: ₹80/-), you can opt for direct bus to Mulbagal or can take buses that go to Tirupati, get down at Mulbagal Junction or at the bus stop from there you reach temple by auto or private bus which is 11 kms from here (fare: ₹40/-).
ISRTC(Train)
Express train is available to Bangarapet Junction from Bangalore (fare: ₹85/-), From Railway station you can take a taxi or Auto (fare: ₹200/-).
NOTE – please do contact Indian Railways (IRCTC) for better clarity on train timings & updated Pricing
Air
Nearest International Airport (Kempegowda International Airport) is 105.00 Kms from Someshwara temple kurudumale Drivetime approximately 2 Hours 10 min – 2 Hours 25 min
Bike / Car
Majestic (kempegowda bus station) – Indiranagar– Krishnarajapuram – Konadasapura – Hoskote – Kolar – Chikkamadenahalli – Doddagurki – Rachabandahalli – Someshwara temple kurudumale