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Sri Someswarar Temple in Kumbakonam, History, Timing and Contact Details

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 TempleSri Valangaiman Mariamman TempleAdi Kumbeswarar TempleSarangapani 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, ThirubuvanamPatteeswaram

 

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