Someshwara Temple, Kolar

The Someshwara temple (also spelt Someshvara or Somesvara), situated in the town of Kolar, Karnataka, India is an ornate 14th century Vijayanagara era Dravidian style construction.

The main shrine has a dravida (south Indian) style tower (shikhara), a vestibule (sukanasi) that connects the sanctum to a navaranga (closed hall) which leads to the large pillared mukhamandapa.

[1] At the frontal extension of the hall are four full length pillars depicting riders on Yalis ("mythical beasts").

An ornate Kalyana mantapa ("marriage hall") built of granite, at the south-west corner of the complex, has pillars with decorative sculptures in relief.

The outer wall of the temple has miniature decorative pilasters (kumbha) with turrets (aedicule).