
Shri Mallikarjuna Temple Tourism
About Shri Mallikarjuna Temple







| Monday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
| Friday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
| Saturday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
| Sunday | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
Opening hours can change for special events or maintenance. Check with the local tourism office or the official website before you go.
| Adult | Free |
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| Child | Free |
Prices are subject to change; please check before visiting.
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Wear modest clothing as a sign of respect in the temple area., Check for local festival dates as the temple might be crowded during celebrations., Photography inside the main temple may not be allowed.
wionholidays
5.0Wrote on 20 Nov 2022
The temple lies in an enchanting location in a valley, completely surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. The temple
Mallikarjun Temple Sristhal, Canacona, Goa. The shrine of Mallikarjun, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is said to be one of the oldest temple in Goa and is located in the middle of lovely natural environs in a valley. It is situated near the small village of Sristhal, in the southernmost taluka of Canacona. Sristhal is about 5 km drive away from the taluka headquarters of Chaudi which is about 75 kms from Panaji. The temple is believed to be built during the middle of the 16th century, as per the inscriptions near the temple dome, by lineages of the Kshatriya samaj. It was renovated in the year 1778. There are around 14 Mallikarjuna shrines across Goa. The striking similarity in these shrines is that all idols are covered with metallic kavachas. The lingas are believed to be Swaymbhu lingas. According to the archives two olden shrines of Mallikarjun were in Bardez at Assgao and Pomburpa which were destroyed by the Portuguese. The temple lies in an enchanting location in a valley, completely surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. The temple is said to be over 200 years old, as per the inscription near the temple dome. The temple is believed to have been built around mid16th century by descendants of the Kshatriya Samaj. It was restored in the year 1778. There are some exceedingly lovely carved wooden columns within the temple building which are very unique to this temple and not found in any other shrine in Goa. The carving has been done by accomplished craftsmen who were fetched here from the southern Indian states. The six pillars in the mandap (hall) have engravings of the Puranas and Mahabharat. The dwarpal (doorkeeper) on either side of the door leading to the inner sanctum are exquisitely carved . The temple has altars of about 60 Hindu deities. Number of festivals is celebrated with the annual Jatra being the most special amongst them in Goa. Festivals like Rathasaptami and Shigmotsav are also celebrated that draw a number of devotees. The exquisite wood and silver carvings found in the temple, which is quite famous, is said to have been set up by Habu Brahmins of the Dravidian dynasty. One can see some of the finest surviving art on the six pillars in the mantapa or the assembly hall. The mantapa or the assembly hall houses one of the wooden pillars which is said to be the oracle pillar in the temple.
ibrahim15april
5.0Wrote on 25 Apr 2021
Lord Shiva Temple
A very peaceful and beautiful ancient Shiva Temple. Aprroximately 6-7 kms from Patnem beach, sign boards are there so its easy to find.
wjw2018
4.0Wrote on 8 Mar 2019
A visit over Mahashivaratri festival time
I've visited this temple several times and knew it would be an important time for worshippers this week due to the Mahashivaratri festival so I took my friend to show her the place in the morning. There's a turning off the main road which leads through a grand entrance gate to the road that winds down to the temple. The view as you descend towards the temple itself is breathtaking and the location of this temple is just beautiful and very quiet and serene. There were quite a few people there already making offerings and praying and we were able to see the ceremonies going on inside. The temple building itself is in good repair but is of unremarkable build. The white and red paintwork is striking though, with the beautiful background of the western ghats. It has a very spiritual and calm feeling inside the main temple so it's a good place to sit for a while. The worshippers ringing the bell as they enter adds to the atmosphere. Outside they have a tower also painted in the same red and white colouring. It is not a spectacular temple but one that is definitely worth visiting because of its cultural significance and history as well as the atmosphere and the views surrounding it.
TrravvelIndia
5.0Wrote on 23 Feb 2019
Calm Temple.
Visited this temple with my friends on our way to Galgibag Beach. This a very well maintained temple. It is very calm & peaceful. It must be visited if you are in south goa around palolem, canacona etc
MaxExhact
4.0Wrote on 12 Feb 2019
Looking into eternity
When we are in south Goa we usually go and have a visit at the Mallinkarjun tempel near Chaudi. It´s actually not very spectacular but there is something about the simplicity of the place that we like. Looking into the depth of the shrine is though quit amazing.

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