SOMESHWARA TEMPLE, HALASURU An Iconography Walk, Bengaluru tickets

About this place

Have you ever looked closely at a temple and wondered: • Why are some shrines, gateways and spaces placed where they are? • Who are the figures carved into the stone? • What do the animals, mythical creatures, symbols and motifs represent? • What can a temple tell us about the society, economy and everyday lives of the people who built it? Join us as we delve into over 600 years of Bengaluru’s history through one of the city’s most significant heritage landmarks. Through its sculptures, iconography and architectural elements, we’ll explore the temple not just as a place of worship, but as a historical document. Led by Lathashree K.S., Public Archaeologist and researcher. The walk concludes with breakfast and conversations at Yellow Veranda Heritage Kitchen, located within Sthala, Halasuru’s heritage and creative community space.