God
The main deity of this temple is Lord Mallikarjuna who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
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 (27°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.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Gajendragad Bus Stand |
15 KM | 08026252625 |
 Somankatti Railway Station |
29 KM | 139 |
 Hubballi Airport |
114 KM | 9513303296 |
Architecture
The front portion of this temple is much renovated as it is a live temple. Front mandapa, which is open on three sides, is supported on ten pillars, eight pillars supporting the main roof and two supporting a projecting porch. It is a Trikuta Temple where three shrines share a common mandapa (hall). This common closed mandapa is supported on four pillars. A makara torana is setup in front of the main garbhagrha (sanctum), which is dedicated to Shiva. A small Nandi is placed between the torana and the sanctum. The torana has Brahama, Shiva and Vishnu on its lintel. Similar toranas are setup in front of other shrines however all not left uncarved. Shrine on north has Uma-Maheshvar while shrine on south has Vishnu as Anantashayana. Ashta Dikpala and all ten incarnations can be seen on the Prabhavali around Vishnu. The mandapa and eastern shrine is connected with an Antarala (Vestibule) or Sukhnasi. However there is no Hoysala Emblem on top of this. As no Hoysala inscription is found here, it may be surmised that this temple was not patronized under their rule.
History
An inscription dated 1054 C.E. mentions that the constitution of the temple was set up by various officers assembled at Vikramapura. The deity is referred as Akkeshvara, which would have been drawn from Akkadevi, the Governor sister of the Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya-V. Therefore it can be said with certainty that this temple was constructed in 1054 C.E.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 08:00 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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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