Located in the suburbs of Halasuru (Ulsoor) in Bangalore, Halasuru Someshwara Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. Dating back to the Chola period, the temple is the oldest in all of Bangalore. Halasuru: Map, Pin Code, Locations, Distance, Photos, Property Overview. Visit Halasuru. Find nearby schools, hospitals, bus stops, petrol pumps, restaurants and more. Halasuru Someshwara Temple is a Hindu temple, located in the neighborhood of Halasuru in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the old temples in the city dating back to the Chola period, it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. [1] Major additions or modifications were made during the late Vijayanagara Empire period under the rule of Hiriya Kempe Gowda II. [2][3] Someshwara temples were built by the Chalukyas of Kalyani in Karnataka. During that period, we see Tamil inscriptions as a few ... Halasuru Palakotsava, popularly known as the Ulsoor Car festival is celebrated very grandly. 100+ vehicles (carts, open jeeps, tractors, rollers, JCBs) are converted to palanquins and chariots with floral decorations, the grandest pallaki carrying the bride Kamakshamma.