Mallikarjuna Temple
This is a 17th century Lord Siva Temples in Kasargode. It is situated in the heart of Kasargode City. To the south of the temple, Kumbala river flows.
Legend has it that the idol of Lord Shiva in the temple is adorned by one of the Pandava Brothers, Arjuna.
The temple was built by was built by the Ikkeri kings for facilitating worship to the warriors brought from Karnataka. For a long time, the temple was completely neglected. In 1977, the site of the temple had to be shifted consequent on the acquisition of temple lands for the railway line. Later the important structures were rebuilt by the renovation committee. The compound wall was constructed in 1985.
Location
Kasargode Town
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanyan, Lord Aiyappa, Devi Raktheswari, Naga Dev, Lord Gulikan.
Festivals
Maha Sivarathri, Ganesh Utsav, Annual Festival in the month of Malayalam Month Meenam is held for 5 days.
Main Offerings
Jala Dhara, Rudhra Abhishekam, Mrithyunjaya Homam, Ganapathy Homam.
How To Reach
By Air: Nearest Airport is Mangaluru International Airport which is 59.9 KM.
By Road: Kasargode KSRTC Bus Depot is 400 Meter from the Temple.
By Rail: Kasargode Railway Station is 1.2 KM from the Temple.