The Ranganatha Swamy and the Someshwara temples are located in the historic town of Magadi, about 41 km from Bangalore, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka.

These temples are protected monuments under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Magadi is the birthplace of Kempe Gowda, the Vijayanagara chieftain who founded Bangalore in the 16th century.

Notable structures in the large temple complex include a spacious inner prakara (courtyard) with lofty towers and mantapas (halls) which are in a state of neglect.

Pillar decor includes motifs of dancing girls, soldiers, birds, and animals such as lions in relief.