Shri Someshwara Temple - Sogal
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🛕 Temple Info
Nestled in the serene hill ranges of Belagavi district, Shri Someshwara Temple graces the sacred town of Sogal, just 16 km from Bailhongal, Karnataka. This ancient shrine sits amid lush greenery, natural waterfalls, and spiritual echoes of sages past—an ideal confluence of divinity and nature.
Adding a unique dimension, Sogal is known for its friendly troops of monkeys, seen as guardians of the temple. These peaceful creatures interact joyfully with devotees—especially children—adding a warm, harmonious touch to the divine atmosphere.
Nearby, you’ll find sacred caves like the Shiddheshwara Linga shrine and a natural 18-meter waterfall, where devotees bathe before offering prayers—making it a spiritually purifying pilgrimage experience
Festivals and Celebrations
The temple comes alive during the Phalguna month with the grand Sogal Someshwara Rathotsav. A beautifully adorned wooden chariot bearing the Utsava Murti (festival idol) of Lord Shiva is pulled through the temple town in a vibrant procession. Devotees gather in large numbers to seek darshan, offer puja, and immerse in devotional music and cultural traditions.
💫 Importance
One of the most iconic structures is the Kalyana Mantapa, depicting the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, with their images sculpted in matrimonial attire. Throughout the temple walls and ceilings, you’ll find depictions of sacred tales—Ravana lifting Mount Kailash, Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura, and the celestial union of Shiva and Parvati (Girija Kalyana).
Adding to its allure is the 1200-year-old Kalyani (sacred tank), discovered through excavations and still holding spiritual prominence for ritual ablutions.
📜History
The temple, believed to be built during the Rashtrakuta period and later expanded by the Chalukyas and Vijayanagara rulers, is a marvel of heritage architecture. The sanctum features a finely carved doorway flanked by pierced stone windows. Its grand mantapa (pillared hall) houses 48 pillars—square, cylindrical, and octagonal—each intricately adorned with mythological carvings.
One of the most iconic structures is the Kalyana Mantapa, depicting the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, with their images sculpted in matrimonial attire. Throughout the temple walls and ceilings, you’ll find depictions of sacred tales—Ravana lifting Mount Kailash, Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura, and the celestial union of Shiva and Parvati (Girija Kalyana).
Adding to its allure is the 1200-year-old Kalyani (sacred tank), discovered through excavations and still holding spiritual prominence for ritual ablutions.
🪔 Pooja Timings
| Session Timing | |
| Morning | 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM IST |
| Evening | 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM IST |
🚌 Transfort Options
🚍 By Bus
- 16 km from Bailhongal
- 28 km from Yaragatti
- 50 km from Kittur
- 61 km from Belagavi
- 60 km from Dharwad
🚆 By Train
- Nearest stations: Belagavi and Dharwad
✈️ By Air
- Nearest airports: Belagavi Airport and Hubli Airport
🏙️Near By Cities
- Bailhongal
- Belagavi
- Ramdurg
- Yaragatti
- Dharwad
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