Someswara Swamy Temple Punganur

Sri Parvathi Sametha Someswara Swamy Temple Punganur

Sri Someswara Swamy Temple which is located in the Temple Town of Punganur, is dedicated to Lord Siva.This temple was built by Cholas during 9th and 10th centuries, as stated in the inscriptions on the temple walls. Temple Gopuram architecture reminds Chola’s culture.

Currently, this Temple is under the maintenance of Punganur Zamindars, who are looking after temple activities and festivals.

 Sub temples within the temple premises

  1. Parvathi Amma Varu
  2. Siddi Vinayaka Swamy
  3. Subramanya Swamy along with His Consorts SriValli and Devasena
  4. Ayyapa Swamy

Important Annual festival dates

  1. Brahmotsavam will be celebrated during Chaitra Masam ( First month in Lunar Calendar). It is a 11 day annual festival.
  2. Karthika Masam Utsavam ( Karthika Masam – eighth month in Lunar Calendar)
  3. Dasara Utsavam
  4. Ashada masam  which is auspicious for Subramanya Swamy,  Aadi Krithika Utsavam  (In the months of June-July)
  5. Makara Jyothi Utsavam ( In the month of Jan)

Pooja Timings

Daily Pooja will be performed regularly to the deity, one in the morning and in the evening

Rudrabhishekam, Mahanyasa Ekadasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam will be conducted here.

Temple Timings: 8 am – 9 pm

Sri Someswara Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam Calendar

S.NoDayEvent details
1First dayAnkurarpanam
2Second dayDwajarohanam
3Third dayYaali Vahanam
4Fourth daySesha Vahanam
5Fifth dayRavana Mahotsavam
6Sixth dayNandi Vahanam
7Seventh daySamoohika Kalyanotsavam
8Eighth dayRathotsavam
9Ninth dayAswa Vahanam
10Tenth dayDwaja avarohanam

 

Vasanthotsavam

Trisula snanam

11Eleventh dayRudrabhishekam

 

Anna lingarchana

Sayanotsavam

Brahmanya Samaradhana

How to reach Sri Someswara Swamy Temple Punganur?

  1. From TirupSti Central Bus station, direct buses to Punganur runs at regular intervals.
  2. Pungnur is 119 km from Tirupati, from Puganur bypass Road, it takes 15 mins to reach this place.
  3. It takes 2 hours 30 mins journey time.
  4. From Chittoor, Punganur is 71 Km away, 37 Km from Palamaner

Sri Someswara Swamy Temple Punganur