Srimukhalingam (Temple) - bangarubabu - 9866222535 (Nagarikatakam)
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About Srimukhalingam Temple
Srimukhalingeswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the left banks of River Vamsadhara. Elegantly carved, this temple is a group of three temples dedicated to three forms of Lord Shiva namely, Mukhalingeswara, Bhimeswara and Someswara. The temple is built in Indo-Aryan style. To witness one of the marvellous sculptures, carvings and intricate architecture, one has to visit this temple. The architecture of the temple is so elegant that one just cannot move eyes from it. As you observe closely, you can see that every piece and corner of the temple is as excellent as the other.
At the entrance, which is a huge arched gate, you are welcomed by two lions on each side of the few stair-cases. The first gate takes you to the outer prakara have where there is you a Nandi in a mandapam. A more intricately carved gate with figures of Gods and Goddesses takes you to the inner prakara (compound wall) where stands one of the master pieces of those times, the temple of Mukhalingeswara. At every corner of the inner prakara, there are many small temples, some dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Someshwara and Bhimeswara) and Lord Ganesha. As you enter the temple, in the inner compound, there are two temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, one at your right and the other at your left. In the centre stands the fantastic finely carved temple. The walls of the temple in the centre have images of Gods and Goddesses in their various avatar (forms). You can see images of Lord Shiva with His consort, some of them are forms of Lord Vishnu on them. Every image depicts a story from the Shiva Purana.
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History
Not much is known about the history of the temple except that it was built by the Eastern Ganga Kings somewhere in 9th century AD.
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Local info
Though there are small villages on the way from Srikakulam town, they don't have proper accommodation facilities. It is better to stay in Srikakulam and make a day's trip to the temple of Srimukhalingam.
Hotel Nagavalli A/c (3- Star Hotel)
Ring Road, Srikakulam - 532 001,
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
Phone: 91 8942 -222916, 228806, 228807
Fax: 918942 223455.
E-Mail: info@hotelnagavali.com
Visit Us: wwww.hotelnagavali.com
Some other hotels are Hotel Satya A/c (Star hotel), Hotel Aditya A/c, Hotel Balaji A/c, Hotel Natraj and Hotel Kinnera. There are choultries of the temple where you have to book in advance for accommodation.
M. Bangarubabu
Nadagam - Village & Post,
Narasannapeta - Mandalam
Srikakulam - District
PIN - 532425
Andhrapradesh,
I N D I A
Srimukhalingeswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the left banks of River Vamsadhara. Elegantly carved, this temple is a group of three temples dedicated to three forms of Lord Shiva namely, Mukhalingeswara, Bhimeswara and Someswara. The temple is built in Indo-Aryan style. To witness one of the marvellous sculptures, carvings and intricate architecture, one has to visit this temple. The architecture of the temple is so elegant that one just cannot move eyes from it. As you observe closely, you can see that every piece and corner of the temple is as excellent as the other.
At the entrance, which is a huge arched gate, you are welcomed by two lions on each side of the few stair-cases. The first gate takes you to the outer prakara have where there is you a Nandi in a mandapam. A more intricately carved gate with figures of Gods and Goddesses takes you to the inner prakara (compound wall) where stands one of the master pieces of those times, the temple of Mukhalingeswara. At every corner of the inner prakara, there are many small temples, some dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Someshwara and Bhimeswara) and Lord Ganesha. As you enter the temple, in the inner compound, there are two temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, one at your right and the other at your left. In the centre stands the fantastic finely carved temple. The walls of the temple in the centre have images of Gods and Goddesses in their various avatar (forms). You can see images of Lord Shiva with His consort, some of them are forms of Lord Vishnu on them. Every image depicts a story from the Shiva Purana.
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History
Not much is known about the history of the temple except that it was built by the Eastern Ganga Kings somewhere in 9th century AD.
Top
Local info
Though there are small villages on the way from Srikakulam town, they don't have proper accommodation facilities. It is better to stay in Srikakulam and make a day's trip to the temple of Srimukhalingam.
Hotel Nagavalli A/c (3- Star Hotel)
Ring Road, Srikakulam - 532 001,
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
Phone: 91 8942 -222916, 228806, 228807
Fax: 918942 223455.
E-Mail: info@hotelnagavali.com
Visit Us: wwww.hotelnagavali.com
Some other hotels are Hotel Satya A/c (Star hotel), Hotel Aditya A/c, Hotel Balaji A/c, Hotel Natraj and Hotel Kinnera. There are choultries of the temple where you have to book in advance for accommodation.
M. Bangarubabu
Nadagam - Village & Post,
Narasannapeta - Mandalam
Srikakulam - District
PIN - 532425
Andhrapradesh,
I N D I A
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 18°34'38"N 83°58'17"E
- Srimukhalingam Village, Srikakulam District 2.4 km
- Sri sivasaiganapathi Aalayam Sindhuwada 8.8 km
- Vishnu Temple 13 km
- Dantapuram an Ancient City (Dantapuri or Danthavarapukota) 13 km
- Sangamayya konda 17 km
- Rajupeta (or Rudri Peta) 22 km
- Vannali 24 km
- sumancha parvatham,ravivalasa 27 km
- Sri Kurmanadha Swami Devalayam 34 km
- Sai baba temple 41 km
- Dabbapadu / Dappadu 1.9 km
- siddantham village 2.1 km
- Ancient Mukhalingam 2.4 km
- Peddanappadi Hill 2.8 km
- Laxmipuram circle 4 km
- Bhadri 4 km
- ln peta junction 5.9 km
- AMBAVILLI VILLAGE BOUNDRY 6.2 km
- Pinnam Naidu Tank Foreshore area 6.3 km
- peddakollivalasa 8.2 km
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