SRI SOMESHWARASWAMY TEMPLE

In my younger days I used to live in Ulsoor now Halasuru, and one of my favorite place in the area is Sri Someshwaraswamy Temple. This one thousand year old imposing temple give peace of mind to its visitors. I still remember the days when I used to play hide and seek with my friends during the festival seasons. This place is lively on any day of the year. The chariot festival of the temple is celebrated on the full-moon of Chaithra month, which depicts the marriage of Lord Shiva with Godess Parvathi. The ten days special celebrations preceding the chariot festival are unforgettable. Pallaki festival, sending the bride to the bridegroom's place, follows the chariot festival. It starts around midnight and goes on till the following afternoon. It is the most beautiful one with around some fifty chariots both big and small from other temples in and around Ulsoor taking part in the procession. One can smell the fragrance of the Mallige Hoova when the pallaki passes through the streets of Jogupalya. Even though I am living far away from Ulsoor now, I make it a point to visit this temple at least once a month along with my family members. I performed the marriages of both my sons at this wonderful temple. I also make it a point to take my guests to this beautiful place.