Sri Lalitha Someswara Swamy Temple, Somasila (V & M)
1) Importance of the Destination
Sri Lalitha Someswara Swamy Temple
Someswara Swamy Temple is a highly revered shrine in Somasila of Mahabubnagar District. It is believed to have been built during the 7th century.Lord Shiva is the presiding deity here. Mahashivaratri and Karthika Pournami are celebrated here with much religious fervor. A major draw is the festival, which is celebrated here once in 12 years. Pushkara Snanam – a dip in the Krishna River – is considered auspicious on this occasion.
There are 15 temples, all housing Shivalingas where Shivarathri & Karthika Pournami are celebrated with much fervour. The Pushkar Snanam during the Krishna Pushkaram, which occurs once in 12 years, is auspicious. The temple was shifted from old Somasila village to higher land to protect it from being submerged in Krishna waters. With beautiful surroundings, it is also an ideal picnic spot.
Shivling, also spelt shivalinga, is the state of eternity, the symbolic idol of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is represented in the phallus form. The term shivling come from two words that is ‘Leen’ and ‘Gati’. ‘Leen’ means ‘dissolve’ and ‘Gati’ means ‘grow’. It means man should dissolve (Leen) in Shiva and then he should grow (Gati).
The shivling symbolizes the primeval energy of the Creator. At the end of all creation, during the great deluge, all the different aspects of God are believed to find a resting place in the shivling. The shivling is also a representation of the infinite Cosmic Column of fire, whose origins, Vishnu and Brahma were unable to trace.
Kollapur is located in Mahabubnagar District and is 180 km southwest of Hyderabad and 110 km north ofKurnool. Kollapur is famous for the temple of Madhava Swamy, which was built by the Jetprole kings during 16th century. This temple is known for its beautiful architecture. Somasila is a nearby attraction.
2) National Importance
Some of the pilgrims from Karnataka and Maharashtra have been visiting this temple since their hereditary. KarnatakaState is located nearby this temple. The flow from Karnataka (Raichur, Bellari, Gulbarga, etc) is high to this destination.
3) Location and Reach
Road:
Visitors can reach the destination from Pebber (NH-7) or Vanaparthy. The temple is located about 10 km from Kollapur, 65 km from Pebber (NH-7) and 60 km from Vanaparthy. It is about 120 km from Mahabubnagar.
Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Gadwal, which is about 95 km away.
Air: The nearest Airport is located at Shamshabad (Hyderabad).
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