Sri Someswarar Temple
Someswaran Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. 12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam.
History of Sri Someswarar Temple
There are two nearby temples in this city – Sri Kasi Viswanathar temple and Sri Someswarar temple. Both the temples’ authorities claim that their temple is the Paadal Petra Sthalam where Saint Thirugnanasambanthar rendered his Pathigam. The saint ends each of the stanza with the word “Karonathare”. Incidentally, both these temples have a legend associated with “Karonam”. 12 famous Shiva temples participate in the renowned “Mahaamaham” festival during which “Theerthavaari” happens in the Mahaamaha tank. This festival is celebrated once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. Following are the list of Sannidhis located inside the Sri Someswarar temple.
Arulmigu Durga Sannidhi
Arulmigu Malleswarar Sannidhi
Arulmigu Vinayagar Sannidhi
Festivals of Sri Someswarar Temple
Mahashivarathri celebrated in March-April
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Kudanthaikaronam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Landmark: Sri Someswarar Temple is located near Kumbeswarar temple
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 88 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 2.2 km
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:30 AM – 12:30 Noon
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
For more details please dial 91 4352430349
Sri Someswarar Temple official website: Not available
Bus Route
The temple is less than 2 km from Kumbakonam. There are lot of bus facilities available. It is located on the Pottramarai tank of Kumberwarar temple.
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,
Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914
2. Quality Inn VIHA
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 255 5555
3. Lee Garden
Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 240 2526
4. Rayas Grand
23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Ph:0435 242 3170
Sri Someswarar Temple Photos
Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Sarangapani Temple
Near by Restaurants: Veg Hotel – Balaji Bhavan, Sree Murari, Sri Mangalambika Vilas, Non-Veg hotel – Aathurar Briyani, Pandyan Hotel, Raya’s Restaurant
Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram