Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy (Mallanna) Temple: History, Timings & How to Reach

Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, popularly known as Komuravelli Mallanna Temple, is a revered Hindu shrine situated on a hillock in Komuravelli village, Siddipet district, Telangana. Lord Mallanna is worshipped here as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple lies on the Rajiv Rahadari (NH-1) highway, en route between Hyderabad and Karimnagar.

According to temple legend, Swamy Mallanna married Goddess Medallamma — also known as Bramarambika, consort of Lord Shiva — only after fulfilling a set of conditions laid down by her brothers.

History of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Komuravelli Temple

The story of Lord Mallanna’s incarnation and his life is preserved through Mallanna Oggu Katha, a traditional musical narration performed by local storytellers. The Oggu Katha describes how Lord Shiva had to fulfill the wishes of Medallamma’s two brothers in order to marry her, forming the core legend associated with this temple.

The clay-moulded idol of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is believed to be around 500 years old. Over time, the temple complex has been renovated, with mandapams and choultries constructed by the Endowments Department.

Architecture and Deities

The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy, depicted as a fierce-looking deity, flanked by Goddess Kethamma and Goddess Medalamma. Idols of Goddess Ganga and Goddess Parvathi are also enshrined here. Unlike most Shiva temples where the deity is represented as a linga, Lord Mallanna here appears in statue form.

The main idol stands 8 feet tall and is housed in a cave on a small hillock. Lord Mallanna is depicted in blue with four arms and a prominent mustache — the upper two hands hold a serpent and a trident, while the lower two hold a bowl and a stick.

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Festivals at Komuravelli Mallanna Temple

• Makara Sankranthi: Marks the start of the annual Brahmotsavam, drawing lakhs of pilgrims.
• Maha Sivaratri: Celebrated as “Pedda Patnam,” one of the temple’s biggest events, attracting pilgrims in large numbers.

Komuravelli Mallanna Temple Timings

Darshan hours:

• Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Evening: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Daily seva schedule:

How to Reach Komuravelli Mallanna Temple

By road: Komuravelli is well connected by state transport buses and private vehicles, located along the Hyderabad–Karimnagar highway.

By rail: The nearest railway station is Wadiaram (WDR), from where the temple can be reached by public or private transport.

By air: The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad.

Near Temples by Komuravelli.

• Yadagiri Gutta Temple
• Srisailam temple
• Sri Chaya Someshwara temple
• Vemulawada Shiva Temple
• Kondagattu Hanuman Temple

Accommodation Near Komuravelli Temple

Room and hotel accommodation is available in and around Komuravelli for pilgrims who wish to stay overnight, along with online room booking facilities.

Komuravelli Mallanna Temple Contact Details

• Phone: 08710-226201
• Reservations: reservations@komuravelli.org
• General enquiries: contact@komuravelli.org