Famous Temples in India

SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE

Ainavolu, Warangal, Telangana, India

Share

God

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Lord is in human form.

Goddess

Golla Kethamma and Balija Medalamma are the consorts of Lord Shiva.

Interesting Facts

  • The main attraction of the temple is the 108 pillars put together in form of a chariot.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (40°C during day and 32°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 28°C during night)Lowest - December to February (21°C during day and 17°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

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.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

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 and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Hanumakonda Bus Station
23 KM 09959226257
Kazipet Railway Station
18 KM 139
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
166 KM 040-6654 6370

Architecture

The rich architectural carvings depicting the Kakatiya dynasty with 4 entrance gates and a Keerthi Toranam on the main entrance of the temple. Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is constructed in Chalukyan style of architecture and temple has a Natya Mandapam.

History

The construction of this temple was ordered by Sri Ayanna, a minister of the Kakatiya dynasty in 11th century. Kakatiya Rulers are the contributors of this temple.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM 04:00 PM - 09:00 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

Nearest Temples

BHADRAKALI TEMPLE
 Warangal, Telangana, India

One of the oldest temple dedicated to Kali Matha's worship

Distance: 20.9 KM
THOUSAND PILLARS TEMPLE
 Hanumakonda, Warangal, Telangana, India

12th century Architecture marvel of Kakatiya Dynasty

Distance: 22 KM

Nearest Attractions

Boating LAKNAVARAM LAKE BOATING
  Laknavaram, Warangal, Telangana, India

Lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres

Distance:75 KM
Dam LOWER MANAIR DAM
  Pothugal, Telangana, India

Constructed across the Manair River

Distance:78.1 KM
Fort ELGANDAL FORT
  Elgandal, Telangana, India

Fort is situated on the banks of the Manair River

Distance:95.6 KM

User Reviews

Map

SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE

Ainavolu, Warangal, Telangana, India

You can upload a maximum of 15 photos (max 15 MB per Image) of temple and accepted formats are gig, .jpeg,.gif and .pn g. You will be credited with the images and videos If they abide by our photo guidelines and our top contributors ore eligible for discounts on tour packages offered by us.

I certify that the review is based on my own experience on visiting the temple/attraction and have not been paid to write the review, and I don't have any personal or business relationship with anyone managing the temple/attraction. I understand that my review will not be posted if it does not comply with content guidelines of Velpu.com.