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Welcome to Somanathapura.com – Opulence of Hoysala Architecture.
Somanathapura (also spelt Somnathpur) is home to Keshava Temple or Chennakeshava Temple, most popularly known as Somanathapura Temple. It is dedicated to Lord Keshava or Vishnu.
Somanathapura is a small village in Mysuru District, Tirumakudalu Narsipura (T.Narsipura) Taluka of Karnataka State. The village gets it’s name after the Hoysala Army Chief Somanatha who was responsible for the Temple.
The village is a must-visit tourist attraction in the popular tourist circuit of Mysuru – Srirangapattana – Talakadu.
This is your one-stop website to know all about Somanathapura – a Heritage Tourism Destination at mere 2-hour drive from Bangalore.
We have made an effort to anticipate and provide all information you might need to plan your visit. In case you find something missing or want any more information, please reach out to us by clicking on Contact Us page.
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- The Statue in the grounds outside the main temple. It has been placed here for decoration and photo-op purpose.
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- The rear view of the temple. Two of the three towers are prominently visible.
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- The big tree in the outer grounds as viewed from inside the temple. It is aged and has been witness to many events that happened at this temple over time.
