The Mallikeswar temple is located 4 km from Malkangiri town and at the top of the Mallikeshwar hill. The temple is surrounded by hills and dense forests. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of this place. According to the people, the height of the Shiva Lingam in this temple is increasing day by day. Maha Sivaratri is the main festival of Mallikeswar. Thousands of devotees come here every year to watch the festival. Mallikeswar Mandir is one of the famous temples in Malkangiri District, Odisha.
- Access to the temple was improved in 2023 with redevelopment of the path and road, making it easier for pilgrims and tourists.
- The temple sits atop the hill, and earlier, you had to climb 500+ steps to reach the top.
- The land’s name, “Malyavantagiri,” and its mythological links date back to Ramayana, when Lord Rama is believed to have visited the region. Tribal legend speaks of Saint Valmiki composing parts of the Ramayana along the river Tamasa nearby.
- The ancient rulers called the region “Mallika Nagari” in reverence to Lord Mallikeshwar—a name that eventually evolved into Malkangiri.
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Open Time
Mallikeswar Temple open timings is Every Morning from 6 am to Evening 6 pm
Best Time to visit
Best time to visit Mallikeswar Temple is all time of the years.
Nearest Bus Stop
The nearest Bus stop is Makkangiri, which is located around 1.5 Km distance from Mallikeswar Mandir
Nearest Railway Station
The Nearest Railway Station is Jeypore, which is located around 105 Km distance from Mallikeswar Mandir
Nearest Airport
The nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, which is located around 632 Km distance from Mallikeswar Mandir
