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Location: “Sri lnavolu Mallanna Devasthanam, VG8W+G9J, Inavolu Rd, Inavolu, Telangana 506143”
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Inavolu Mallikarjuna
Swamy Temple situated at Inavolu village of Vardhannapet Mandal Warangal
District and Telangana State is one of the ancient Lord Shiva temples in South
India. Situated around 7 kms branching off NH163 at Inavolu cross bus stop, the
temple is one of the ancient ones and offers a very peaceful and calm
atmosphere. There are heavy crowds during festival seasons as evidenced by
strong barricades built before the Sannadhi for managing queues. Other days, it
is very calm and quiet One gets a heartful darshan of Mallanna. The temple
dates back to 11th century and was built by Kakatiya rulers. It was built with
108 pillars and has a giant magnificent 24-pillared Nruthaya Mandapam on
eastern side. Historical Kakatiya Keerti Toranams (Giant Rocky Entrance Gates)
were initially constructed here and subsequently at Warangal fort on the north,
south and east.
The temple is located
in Inavolu, a village in the Hanamkonda district of
Telangana. Inavolu is about 17 kilometres away from Warangal
The presiding deity
Shiva lingam of the temple referred to as ‘Ardhapranavattam’ (Shivalinga with
half doom). The temple has four entrance gates with rich architectural carvings
that epitomizing the cultural sophistication of Kakatiya dynasty.
The temple was built by
a minister Ayyanna Deva of Kakatiya Kingdom – hence the name Inavolu. The
presiding deity Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy is considered as one of the incarnations
of Lord Siva. Mostly the Yadavas patronise the temples built for the deity.
Architecure:
The temple is
completely built of stones, and is a Kakatiya architectural beauty. A typical
Dravidian style temple enclosed in a big compound with a main Vimana over the
garba griha. The Garba Griha has a square corridor around the deity through
which circumambulation is done. The temple is rich with architectural carvings
portraying the Kakatiya dynasty and has four entrance gates and a Keerthi
Thoranam on the main entrance. The archaeological department maintained the
Mallanna temple.
Surprising there is no
main gopuram outside, which is very rare.
Major Festivals:
Inavolu Mallanna
Jathara is famous. It begins in Bhogi at the Sankranthi time and ends in
Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. The devotees perform special poojas during the
Jathara time.
All festivals are celebrated at the temple.
Makara Sankranthi, Maha Shivarathri, Ugadi, Deepavali, and every Masa
Shivarathri celebrated grandly. The temple is decorated with flowers, and many
pilgrims visit and seek blessings from Lord Shiva. Other Grand Celebrations are
1)
Maha Shiva Rathri
2)
Ugadi
3)
Vasantotsavam
Timings:
Monday
to Sunday: 06:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 09:00 pm.
How to Reach:
By Rail: Nearest railway
station is Pindial railway station around 7.25 KMs from the temple. Warangal is
the nearest major railway station around 17 KMs from Inavolu
By Road: The temple is 28 km
from Vardhannapet and Warangal. The nearest bus station is Vardhannapet; we
must take autos to reach the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, with 170 km.
Nearby Places to visit:
- Thousand
Pillar Temple
- kondeti jenni agriculture land
- Ekashila Lake & Children’s
Garden
- Kush Mahal
- Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
- Kaakatiya Kalaa Thoranam
- Bhadrakali
Temple
- Warangal
Fort
Parking and
Photography
There
is dedicated parking outside the temple.
Photography
is allowed and do use your mobile or camera to capture the beautiful temple.
Drones can be used from outside too.