Sri Mallikarjun Swamy Temple – Chinmalla

 

Sri Mallikarjun Swamy Temple is located at Chinmalla village in Afzalpur Taluk in Gulbarga district of Karnataka State.


It is located on the banks of the Bhima River.


This temple was built in the 12th century


A wonderful Shivling is mounted in the sanctum sanctorum of the sanctuary. 


According to an inscription in this temple, the Yadava dynasty king Ramachandra's wife Mahamandaleshwari Mayi offered contributions in this temple.


Another inscription on the walls describes the method of offering puja to Mallikarjuna.


Maha Shivaratri is the most celebrated festival here


How to reach the Temple

46 km from Gulbarga

17 km from Afzalpur

548 km from Bengaluru.

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