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Mallikarjuna Swami Temple




Mallikarjuna Swami Temple, also known as Malleswara Swami Temple, is located on the Indrakiladri Hills, in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. The presiding deity here is Malleswara Swami (Lord Shiva). The temple is believed to be built by Yudhishtira - the elder brother of Pandavas, to celebrate their victory in the south.

The present temple was built by the Chalukya King, Tribhuvana Malla, in the 10th century. Other deities worshipped here include Goddess Kali and Lord Krishna.

Mallikarjuna Swami Temple is located near the Kanaka Durga Temple, in Vijayawada.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Krishna
Location: Vijayawada    

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