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Mallikarjuna Temple
- Mudukuthore,Karnataka
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The Mudukuthore Mallikarjuna Temple is located in Mudukuthore town in Mysore. The Mudukuthore Mallikarjuna Temple is one of the Panchalinga Darshana Temples in and around Talakad. The other temples are Sri Kshetra Vaideshwara, Sri Pathaleshwara, Sri Maruleshwara, and Sri Arakeshwara. Along with Sri Mudukuthore Mallikarjuneshwara, they form the five Shiva Lingas of the Panchalinga Darshana. The Panchalinga Darshana usually takes place once every 12 years. The exact date is based on astrological calculation. The festival starts simultaneously in all five temples. Mudukuthore is also famous for the week-long agricultural fair held here every year during January and February.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.