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{{Infobox Hindu temple <br />
| name = Somanatha Swamy Temple <br />
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| map_type = India Chennai <br />
| map_caption = Temple location in Tamil Nadu <br />
| coordinates = {{coord|13|07|29.5|N|80|12|53.9|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
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| location = [[Kolathur, Chennai|Kolathur]]<br />
| elevation_m = 36 <br />
| deity = Somanatheeswarar <br />
| festivals = Shivratri, Amavasya, Pradosham <br />
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| year_completed = 800 years ago <br />
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| website = hrce.tn.gov.in<br />
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'''Somanatha Swamy Temple'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Somanatha Swamy Temple - Find link |url=https://edwardbetts.com/find_link/Somanatha_Swamy_Temple |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=edwardbetts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arulmigu Somanatha Swamy Temple, Kolthur, Chennai - 600099, Chennai District [TM000095]. |url=https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=95&action=pooja_info |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=hrce.tn.gov.in}}</ref> is a Shaivite temple, located in [[Kolathur, Chennai|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.<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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).<br />
== Beneficial neighbourhoods ==<br />
Devotees from [[Kolathur, Chennai|Kolathur]], [[Ponniammanmedu]], [[Poompuhar Nagar, Kolathur|Poompuhar Nagar]], [[Peravallur]], [[Agaram]], [[Periyar Nagar]], [[Jawahar Nagar]], [[Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar]], [[Sembium]], [[Perambur]] neighbourhoods visit this temple daily and perform [[Puja (Hinduism)|poojas]].{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}<br />
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== Poojas and timings ==<br />
This temple is kept open for the devotees for darshan of deities from 06.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m. The poojas performed here are:<br />
**Kaalasandhi pooja from 07.00 a.m. to 07.30 a.m.<br />
** Saayaraksha pooja from 06.00 p.m. to 06.30 p.m.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=95&action=pooja_info|title=Arulmigu Somanatha Swamy Temple, Kolathur, Chennai - 600099, Chennai District [TM000095]>Pooja|website=hrce.tn.gov.in}}</ref><br />
== Temple - college ==<br />
Under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, in a site of 5 acres belonging to this temple, it is proposed to construct a Government Arts and Science College, which was named [[Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Arts and Science College]] and started temporarily at the campus of Everwin Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in Kolathur, in the year 2021, the college being enrolled by 210 students.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-02 |title=CM inaugurates arts college at Kolathur |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cm-inaugurates-arts-college-at-kolathur/article37315018.ece |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref> Nine Assistant Professors, one librarian and one physical education teacher are appointed for this college.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin orders appointment of professors for temple-run College |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-orders-appointment-of-professors-for-temple-run-college |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> Apart from the undergraduate courses in B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., and B.Sc. Computer Science, a six-month certificate course in B.A. Saiva Siddhantham, a religious subject of study, is to be included to be offered in this college.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-21 |title=B.A. Saiva Siddhantham to be offered in colleges attached to temples: Sekarbabu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ba-saiva-siddhantham-to-be-offered-in-colleges-attached-to-temples-sekarbabu/article65550079.ece |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref><br />
== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Chennai]]<br />
[[Category:Shiva temples in Chennai district]]</div>Christi2099