Someswar Temple

Kumbakonam - Someswar Temple

Someswara Temple, situated in Kumbakonam, is dedicated to Lord Someshwar and Goddess Somasundari. The temple is easily accessible via the eastern side of the Portamarai tank.  

This temple faces east with a 5-tier Gopuram at the entrance. It also has an entrance in the south. The architectural style and element of this temple resembles the Dravidian Architecture of the 13th century of the Chola period.

Kudanthai - Sri Someswar Temple
Main Deity	Lord Shiva
Name	Sri Someshwar, Chikkesswar
Goddess Name	Sri Somasundari
Location	Thirukudandhai (Kumbakonam) - Potramarai Kulam
Significance	Dravidian Architecture, Chandiran (Moon) , Guru worshipped here. Thirugnanam Sambathar have sung in praise of the Lord
Ancient	13th century
Travel Base	Kumbakonam
Near By	Thanjavur, Thiruvarur

How to Reach : Someswar Temple is 2 km away from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal. The bus stop name is Portamarai Kulam in Tanjore Road.
The bus stop is very near to Temple. There are lot of town buses / autos available for this temple.

One can also access it from the southern road of the Sarangapani Temple.