The main deity of this temple is Lord Somanatheshwara swamy. Here Lord is incarnation of Lord Shiva. He faces East direction in this temple.
Goddess Thabaskrithambal are consort of Lord Shiva.
Interesting Facts
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (33.7 °C during the day and 25 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (26 °C during day and 17 °C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
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Do's & Dont's
transport connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Vallimalai Bus Stop
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3.3 KM | 9513508001 |
Mukundarayapuram Railway Station
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13.3 KM | 139 |
Vellore Airport |
36.1 KM | 91-416-291201 |
Architecture
Somanatheeswarar Melpadi is a large east facing temple with an entrance gateway in the south and bulit in Pallava Style. The temple has a Rajagopuram, But there is a second level 3 tier Rajagopuram view from Mottai Gopuram entrance. The temple has a Dhwaja Stambham. The vimana is made of stone completely, which is a notable feature. Sanctum Vimanam is of stone dome type and the kalasam is also made of stone. Two huge figures of Dwarapalas at the entrance of the sanctum are very attractive.
The outer walls are Wide fortess type. Ganesh, Dakshinamurti, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are found as the niche images. There are few small sized attractive and interesting relief images on the outer wall of the temple. The southern outer wall in the second prakara has a small shrine of Ganesh. On the south wall of the sanctum, the inscription dated in the 14th Century of the reign of Rajaraja Chola - I is found. The dome and the kalsam are dark black, green colour stones.
History
Somanatheeswarar Melpadi is a Chola period temple said to have been built by Paranthaga Chola-I between 907 and 953 A.D. It was later developed by Raja Raja Chola (985-1014 A.D.). A stone inscription belonging to the period of Rajaraja Chola mentions the conquest of Pandyas and Kudamali Region. The name of Irayairavan Pallavayan, an official who served under Rajaraja Chola is also mentioned. The Vijayanagar Kings have also served this important temple. It seems great grand father of Rajaraja chola was visiting this place after the war at Thakkolam. He died while he was resting here. So, his son built this temple.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings | |
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All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
Airport Name | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 40 KM |
Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
Railway Station Name | Distance |
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Secunderabad | 10 KM |
Nampally | 12 KM |
Begumpet | 6 KM |
Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
Bus Station Name | Distance |
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MGBS | 35 KM |
CBS | 28 KM |
kukatpally | 20 KM |
Lingampally | 30 KM |
Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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Nearest Attractions
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The Cup and Saucer waterfall forms a beautiful sight to behold, surrounded by a thick growth of trees and shrubs.
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Green Thunder Water Theme Park that will help make your stay that little bit more special.
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Wide range of artifacts of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany & Zoological importance.
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