Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple popularly known as Komuravelli Mallanna Temple is a Hindu temple located on a hill in Komuravelli village of Siddipet district in Telangana state. It is located near Siddipet on SH?1 Rajiv Rahadari.The primary deity is Mallanna or Mallikarjuna Swamy who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The deity is also called as Khandoba by the Maharashtrian people.
Shrine’s History
Mallanna along with his consorts Golla Kethamma, Goddess Ganga and Medalamma, Goddess Parvati are at the main temple. The Oggu Katha singers sing the tale of Mallanna here. Devotees offer prayers to Mallanna with the help of Oggu Pujaris who draw a rangoli called as Patnam in front of Lord Mallanna inside a temple and also in temple’s verandah. A large number of devotees visit the Mallanna temple during Maha Shivaratri when the Pedda Patnam is celebrated and also during the Agni Gundaalu which is celebrated on the Sunday falling before the Ugadi.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
There is no written script for the Lord Mallanna story. The story of Mallanna is sung in “Oggu Katha”. In this Oggu Katha, Swamy Mallanna married goddess Medallamma by facing conditions which are put up by her brothers. Goddess Medallamma is also called as Bramarambika, who is the consort of Lord Shiva.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam is located at a distance of 85 km from Hyderabad.It is located at a distance of 110 Km from Warangal and can be reached by road.
By Rail
The Nearest Railway Station is Janagam which is at a distance of 45 km
By Air
The nearest airport is Hyderabad Shamshabad.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
The festive season, called as Jatara begins from Sankranti and lasts till Ugadi. A large number of devotees offer prayers to the deity on all Sundays which falls in between Sankranti and Ugadi.
