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'''Mukhalingam''' or '''Srimukhalingam''' is a village panchayat in [[Jalumuru]] mandal of [[Srikakulam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. |
'''Mukhalingam''' or '''Srimukhalingam''' is a village panchayat in [[Jalumuru]] mandal of [[Srikakulam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. |
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==Geography== |
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Mukhalingam is located at {{coor d|18.6000|N|83.9667|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Mukhalingam.html Falling Rain Genomics.Mukhalingam]</ref> It has an average elevataion of 28 meters (95 feet). |
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==The Temple== |
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The Srimukhalingeswara Temple, one of the popular [[Shiva]] temples, is located at Sri Mukhalingam. |
The Srimukhalingeswara Temple, one of the popular [[Shiva]] temples, is located at Sri Mukhalingam. |
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Mukhalingam or Srimukhalingam is a village panchayat in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Geography
Mukhalingam is located at 18°36′00″N 83°58′00″E / 18.6000°N 83.9667°E.[1] It has an average elevataion of 28 meters (95 feet).
The Temple
The Srimukhalingeswara Temple, one of the popular Shiva temples, is located at Sri Mukhalingam.
Sri Mukhalingam is one of the famous Hindu piligrimage centers in Andhra Pradesh. Sri Mukhalingam was also capital of Eastern Ganga kings of ancient Kalinga. The temple of Srimukhalingam was built by Kamarnava II in 8th century AD of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.[2] It is beautiful place located on the banks of River Vamsadhara.
Nearest Railway station to Sri Mukhalingam is Urlam.
There is a post office in Mukhalingam.
References
- 2. Mastanaiah B: The Temple of Mukhalingam, 1977.