Someshvar Temple Gadag, Karnataka The Someshvar Temple located in Gadag, Karnataka, dates back to the 11th–12th century CE and belongs to the Kalyan Chalukya period, reflecting a refined and structured architectural style. . The layout comprises a garbhagriha, an antarala and a sabhamandapa supported by four central pillars, with two entrances positioned on the east and south. The door jambs are richly decorated. Central figure of Gajalakshmi adorns the lintel of the eastern entrance. The exterior walls are elaborately carved with a wide range of sculptures, including Varaha, dancing figures, dancing Durga, Surya, Narasimha, Siva, Padmanidhi, Vishnu, Venugopala, dancing Ganesa, Bhairava, Indra, Parvati, and Virabhadra. The ceiling of the southern porch is intricately designed with slabs of arabesque patterns, each panel centered with a lotus motif, while the pilasters along the walls feature repeated niches capped by miniature shikharas. Additionally, there is a Devakoshtha on three sides of the exterior of the garbhagriha,. The extant shikhara above the shrine survives at only half of its original height. Source: Archaeological Survey of India