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Mallikarjuna Temple
- Kasargod,Kerala
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Mallikarjuna temple is at the centre of the Kasargod town and is famous for a festival and musical theatre, Yakshagana. One of the oldest and important temples in Kasaragod, the Mallikarjuna temple is devoted to Lord Shiva known here by the name Mallikarjuna. The temple is situated in the heart of the Kasaragod city near the taluk office. The Kumbala River flows close by to the south of the temple. Legend has it that the idol of Lord Shiva in the temple is adorned by Arjuna (Arjuna in classical Sanskrit is one of the Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata). The structures of the temple include Sreekovil, Namaskara Mandapam, Chuttambalam, Valiya-Balikkal and Maryaada with arches. There are some modern colour paintings at the inner wall of Valiyambalam, depicting figurines of Sree Sankaracharya, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganapathi, Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Freedom from sins and worries
- For salvation
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.