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    Mount Soma Captures

    Published: Oct 3, 2017 · Modified: Sep 18, 2024 by Nisha · 10 Comments

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    Mount Soma is about 45 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina. Today's photographs are from my visit to Sri Someswara temple. This Vedic temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. There is also a Hanuman Park behind the Siva temple, Mahanandi Park, Ganga Park, a meditation hall, and a visitor center. The drive to the temple is scenic, with lush green fields and mountains.

    Being there is very peaceful, and serene, brings spiritual happiness, and is one of the most beautiful temples I have visited. It is also believed to be one of the first temples in the US with 100%  'Vaastu' (science of architecture) which is very rare. They also have overnight accommodations near the temple. Visits during the fall are particularly recommended for the fall colors.

    At the foot steps of Sri Someswara temple, Mount Soma, NC
    scenic drive - on the way to the temple
    Lush green fields
    15 foot statue of Lord Hanuman made of granite (brought from Chennai) behind the temple
    scenic view of the temple surrounded with lush greenery
    Temple with the building next to it for accomodation
    Temple's visitor center which overlooks mountains

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    1. jyo

      October 04, 2017 at 3:22 am

      Beauuuutiful place and the shots are simply superbbb ✨✨

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      • InspiresN

        October 04, 2017 at 9:09 am

        Thank you so much Jyo! much appreciated !!

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    2. amindfultravellerblog

      October 04, 2017 at 2:52 am

      Gorgeous Nisha. X

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      • InspiresN

        October 04, 2017 at 9:09 am

        Thank you so much Lorelle! appreciate it!

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    3. Raj

      October 03, 2017 at 11:39 am

      Beautiful place and great photos Nisha.. 🙂

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      • InspiresN

        October 03, 2017 at 11:57 am

        Thank you Raj! glad you liked the place and photos.

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    4. savvysouthindian

      October 03, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      Beautiful temple! It's very interesting to know that it's built according to vastu. Your clicks are amazing Nisha!

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      • InspiresN

        October 04, 2017 at 9:07 am

        Thank you so much Latha! yes I read about it in their website http://srisomesvara.org/, the calmness and vibrations one can experience there is a really nice feeling!

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    5. Megala

      October 03, 2017 at 11:20 am

      Wow ! Really amazing !!

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      • InspiresN

        October 03, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thank you Megala! It was a really amazing visit!

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