Saint cum poet Madhava Sivagnanam of 'Thiruvavadudurai Adheenam' who lived in the sixteenth century wrote poems viz., 'Somesar Mudhumollhi Venbaa', 'Kulathur Pathitruppathandhathi' and 'Amuthambigai Pillaiththamillh' for the deities of this temple.

Located at an altitude of 36 m above the mean sea level, the geographical coordinates of Somanatha Swamy Temple are: 13°07'29.5"N, 80°12'53.9"E (i.e. 13.124850°N, 80.214980°E).

Ka Nagar, Sembium, Perambur neighbourhoods visit this temple daily and perform poojas.

The poojas performed here are: Under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, in a site of 5 acres belonging to this temple, it is proposed to construct a Government Arts and Science College, which was named Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Arts and Science College and started temporarily at the campus of Everwin Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in Kolathur, in the year 2021, the college being enrolled by 210 students.

Saiva Siddhantham, a religious subject of study, is to be included to be offered in this college.