Nizamabad: Arrangements are in full swing at the Someshwara Shiva Temple on the outskirts of Durki village of Bikkar mandal in the dist...
Nizamabad: Arrangements are in full swing at the Someshwara Shiva Temple on the outskirts of Durki village of Bikkar mandal in the district for celebrating Mahashiva Rathri, which falls on Tuesday. The temple was constructed during the 12th century AD. It is a famous pilgrimage centre with a Svayambhu Shivalingam. The town was ruled by King Dhruvasana, and later by Somabhoopala of the Solar race.
While all the other temples have an entrance from the East, the Someshwara Temple has an entrance from the West. The change was introduced when the kings of Aurangabad attacked the temple to destroy the Shiva lingas and loot the wealth. Devotees strongly believe that childless couple, who come here to worship Lord Someshwara, will beget children. Devotees in tens and thousands throng the temple during the month of Karthika and Mahashiva Rathri from various states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to offer special prayers.
