Mallikarjuna swamy Temple Parvathiamalai, Tiruvannamalai

ABIDAGUJAMBAL MALIGARJUNAR TEMPLE

Parvathiamalai, Thiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Mallikarjuna Swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva in lingam form.

Goddess

Brammarambigai is consort of Lord Shiva. The goddess idol at the temple has a dazzling smile and divine light can often be seen on her face and cheeks.

Interesting Facts

It is a vertical mountain over 4,000 feet in height that has iron rod steps, track steps, ladder steps, and sky steps (Agaya padi) not found at other such sacred mountains.
The Kadapaarai Padhai section of the climb up the hill is considered to be the toughest part of the trek.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kadaladi Bus Stand	8.5 KM	1800-419-4287
Turinjapuram Railway Station	30 KM	139
Vellore Airport	77.5 KM	09500575043

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Turinjapuram Railway Station	30 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Vellore Airport	77.5 KM	09500575043

Architecture

The temple has no doors or compound walls.

Religious Significance

It is said that 2000 years ago great Yogis (Siddhas) constructed a temple at the top of the hill for doing meditation. Sage Siladha performed severe penance on Lord Shiva seeking a boon to have children. Two sons were born to him, Nandhi and Parvathan. Sanakadhi Rishi called on the Sage and said that Nandhi would live on earth only for a short while. As a result of this prophecy Siladha fell into grief. Nandhi assured his father by saying that he would win over death by his penance on Lord Shiva. Pleased with Nandhi’s penance. Lord Shiva appeared and made the young child his vahana (vehicle) and passed the order that devotees should come to him only after being allowed by Nandhi. Nandhi’s place of penance at the foot of the hills at Sri Mallikarjuna Temple at Srisailam is also known as “Nandiyal”. His brother Parvathan also performed penance on Lord Shiva and became the hill – Parvatha Hill – i.e. "Parvathamalai”.

History

The temple was built 2000 years ago contributed by King Nanan Sei Nanan. A record (Malai Padu Kadaam) shows that King Maa Mannan who was ruling that area, during the year 300 A.D. used to visit a temple (at this site) frequently and worship Lord Shiva and the goddess.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757