March - April
Chaitra Navaratri
Nine days of divine celebration honoring Goddess Durga with special poojas, bhajans, and community gatherings.
Daily Darshan
5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Location
Someshwara, Karkala, Karnataka
Heritage
700+ Years of Sacred History
Affiliation
Shri Kashi Math, Varanasi
Welcome to Our Sacred Temple
A Living Legacy
Shri Venkataramana Swami Devasthana Someshwara stands as a beacon of spiritual devotion and cultural heritage. For over 700 years, this sacred temple has served as a place of worship and spiritual refuge for devotees from across the region.
Located at the foothills of the majestic Western Ghats in the serene village of Nadpalu, our temple belongs to the esteemed Gouda Saraswath Samaj and remains affiliated with Shri Kashi Math Samsthan in Varanasi under the guidance of Paramapoojya Kashi Mathadhipathi Srimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji and Srimad Samyameendra Thirtha Swamiji.
Rich spiritual heritage spanning centuries
Daily poojas and regular sevas for all devotees
Community-focused worship and celebrations
Serene natural setting amidst Western Ghats
Main Shrine Interior
Our Services & Sevas
Nitya Seva
Experience the divine through our daily poojas performed with utmost devotion and traditional rituals. These ongoing services ensure the temple remains a living center of worship.
Shashvat Seva
Eternal offerings that sustain the temple's spiritual mission. Participate in continuous worship and support the sacred maintenance of our cherished heritage.
Special Poojas
Participate in elaborate festival ceremonies and special rituals performed throughout the year. These occasions celebrate our spiritual traditions with grand celebrations.
Upcoming Festivals & Events
May - June
Vasanta Panchami
A spring festival celebrating the season of prosperity and cultural awakening with traditional rituals and festive gatherings.
July - August
Janmashtami
Celebrate the divine birth of Lord Krishna with night-long vigils, devotional music, and sweet offerings to the community.
September - October
Dussehra Mahotsava
A grand festival celebrating the victory of good over evil with special ceremonies, processions, and traditional festivities.
October - November
Deepavali
The festival of lights illuminating the temple with thousands of lamps, special poojas, and joyous community celebrations.
December - January
Makar Sankranti
A harvest festival marking the sun's northward journey with traditional rituals, bonfires, and community feasts.
Temple Renovation & Preservation
Temple Exterior
Jeernodhara Initiative
In our commitment to preserve this sacred heritage for future generations, we undertake continuous renovation and restoration projects. The Jeernodhara initiative focuses on maintaining the structural integrity and spiritual sanctity of our ancient temple.
These restoration efforts ensure that the temple's architectural beauty is preserved while maintaining the spiritual atmosphere that has attracted devotees for centuries. We invite your support and blessings for these sacred preservation projects.