Five Shivlings in Temple
The Shivling that is worshipped in the temple is Swayambhu –
appeared on its own. The temple has five Lingas (pancha lingas of Sri
Someshwara, Sri Nanjundeshwara, Sri Arunachaleswara, Sri Bhimeswara and Sri
Chandramouleshwara).
Images of 84 Nayanars
The temple also has 84 images of Shiva Bhaktas called
Nayanars whose classless beliefs transcended all barriers of caste, class and
gender.
Unique Architecture of Temple
The temple has a Garudagamba, Raja Gopura, Bali Peetha,
Dhvajasthamba and Vimana Gopura. The popular belief is that seeing the above
parts of temple is equal to worshipping the main murti in the temple. As all
the five parts are present at Ulsoor
Someshwara Temple
Twelve Zodiac Signs and Sun Rays
Two pillars in the northern part of the temple depict the
twelve zodiac signs so skillfully created that the trajectory of the Sun would
touch a particular sign during the particular zodiac period. However with high
rise buildings presently blocking the Sun, this phenomenon can no longer be
witnessed except on the day after Shivaratri when the Sun anoints the Shivling with
glorious light.
The temple has subsidiary shrines dedicated to Vidya
Ganapathi, Dakshinamurthi, Vishnu, Subramanya, Chandikesvara, Durga, Suryanarayana
and other minor deities.
Favorite Spot for Marriage
The temple is also a favorite location for conducting
marriages in Bangalore
as the outer walls of Kamakshamma temple in the courtyard one can see the murti
of Girija Kalyana. The divine marriage is witnessed in the sculpture by all
gods and goddesses and the priest of the marriage is Brahma.
Location of Ulsoor Someshwara Temple in Bangalore
The temple is around 8 km from Kempe Gowda Bus
Station. The nearest bus stops are Lido
theatre bus stop and Adarsha theatre bus stop.