Lord Shiva Srimukhalingam temple*Sri Madhukeswara from the Madhuka Tree
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http://srikurmamtemples.blogspot.in/p/srimukhalingam-in-brief.html PLACE : SRI Mukhalingam Village , Jalumuru Mandal, SRIKAKULAM DT , PIN 532404 DISTANCE FROM SRIKAKULAM : 50 KMs (Towards North East) MAIN DEITY : Lord Shiva Mode of Idol Consecration (Vigraha Pratishta) : Swayambhu (Self Manifested ) Idol Made of : Red Stone Vaidikam (Aagama Sashtram) : Adi Shaivam (Smaartha Aagamam) Prominent Features : Ø One of the Prominent Temples in South India for Lord Shiva . Also known as Dakshina Kaasi Ø Shiva Lingam has a rare Facial Carving depicting the face of Lord Shiva Ø References in Skandha Puraanam Ø Idol is said to have self Manifested from the Madhuka Tree and hence the name Sri Madhukeswara Ø Marvellous Stone Sculpture in all the three Temples of the Shrine. Central ASI preserving it now. Ø Built on the Banks of River Vamsadhaara. Sri Mukhalingam served as the capital of Eastern Ganga Chola Kings for over six centuries till it was shifted to Cuttack. Age Of The Temple : Legendary : Built in Kali (Black) Yuga of 28th (Ashtaa Vimshati) Mahaa Yuga of Vaivaswata Manu , about 1000 years ago as per Vedic Calender Historical : Stone Inscriptions since 10th century AD available in Telugu/Odisha etc Temple Structure : Mix of Aryan & Kalinga Architecture. Stone Built (SaaliHundam Red Stone etc) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJcqXEtkrbc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNLVnLIC4oM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukhalingam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srikakulam_district http://www.ghatroads.in/south-india-travel/temples-tourism-info/Srimukhalingam Srimukhalingam temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known as Sri Mukha Lingeswara, housing 3 Ancient Temples at one Location. The Trinity of Madhukeswara, Someswara and Bheemeswara Temples are a testimony to the Magnificent architectural skills of Kalinga Kings. Sri Mukhalingam, which is on the banks of River Vamsadhara, was the capital of Kalinga Ganga Kings for over 600 years. It is under the protection of Central Archeological Department (ASI). Sri Mukha Lingam, as the very name suggests, is famous for the Temple of Lord Shiva with the Shiva Lingam having the face (Sri Mukham) of the Lord. Generally Shiva Lingams do not have the Facial carving and hence the Temple at Sri Mukhalingam is different from the other Shiva Temples. The Lingam is not stone formation but in the form of a Fossil of the trunk of Ippa (Madhuca) tree with a naturally carved face. According to the Sthala Puranam, Lord Shiva manifested here in a Madhuka Tree (Which are plenty in this area) to relieve the Gandharvas who were born here as Tribals (Sabaras) by the curse of Vamadeva Maharshi. Hence the Lord here is called Sri Madhukeswara swamy. Attractions: • Ancient temple constructed between 9th and 11th Centuries in it's prestine form • The Trinity of Madhukeswara, Someswara and Bheemeswara Temples • The Lingam is formed by the trunk of Madhuca tree with a naturally carved face • Architecture grandeur of red stone sculpture • On the banks of beautiful river Vamsadhara • protected by Central Archeological Department Getting There: Srimukhalingam is a small village remotely located in Srikakulam district.• Nearest Town: Srikakulam - 48km • Distance: Visakhapatnam - 167km, Bhuvaneshwar - 316km, Vijayawada - 493km • Airport: Visakhapatnam • Bus Station: Srikakulam • Railway Station: Srikakulam road (9km from Srikakulam town), on Vizag - Bhuvaneshwar line • Transport: Srikakulam → Take Rana road at Narasannapeta → Take Budithi road at Challapet Junction → Budithi → Srimukhalingam. RTC buses run between Srimukhalingam and Srikakulam for every one hour. Address: Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh - 532428.
