Somanatha Swamy Temple
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| Somanatha Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Somanatheeswarar |
| Festivals | Shivratri, Amavasya, Pradosham |
| Location | |
| Location | Kolathur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Temple location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°07′29.5″N 80°12′53.9″E / 13.124861°N 80.214972°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 800 years ago |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Website | |
| hrce.tn.gov.in | |
Somanatha Swamy Temple[1][2] is a Shaivite temple, located in Kolathur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Main Deity (Moolavar) is Somanatheeswarar. Goddess is Amuthambigai. Viruksha is said to be Vilvam tree. Temple tanks are Chandra Theertham and Agni Theertham. This temple was constructed 800 years ago. It was worshipped by Sage Agasthiyar. The place where this temple is constructed, was called in ancient times as 'Thirukulandhai' and then 'Thirukkulathur' and nowadays as 'Kolathur'. 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).
Beneficial neighbourhoods
Devotees from Kolathur, Ponniammanmedu, Poompuhar Nagar, Peravallur, Agaram, Periyar Nagar, Jawahar Nagar, Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar, Sembium, Perambur neighbourhoods visit this temple daily and perform poojas.[citation needed]