Mallikarjuna Temple

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Sight Address : Mallikarjuna Temple is situated in the heart of the Kasaragod city near the taluka office. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mallikarjuna temple is one of the oldest and important temples in Kasaragod, 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.)

Mallikarjuna Temple, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Mallikarjuna Temple is datable to seventeenth century and 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

Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry items such as camera.
Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260