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Sri mukhalingam temple srikakulam andhra pradesh india


Srimukhalingam temple in srikakulam district andhra pradesh india


Geography

Mukhalingam is located at 18.5943°N 83.9635°E / 18.5943; 83.9635. It has an average elevation of 28 metres (92 ft).

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, the demographic details of Mukhalingam are as follows:

  • Total Population: 3,022 in 837 Households
  • Male Population: 1,504 and Female Population: 1,518
  • Children under six years of age: 265 (Boys - 139 and Girls - 126)
  • Literacy rate: 63.58%
  • Culture

    The Srimukhalingeswara temple is a Shiva temple in the village, which was built by Kamarnava–II in 8th century AD of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. Every year famous Chakratitha snanam(holy bath) is taken by pilgrims . Lakhs of pilgrims visit from Orissa and Andhra Pradesh on the auspicious day to take the holy bath and take blessings of Lord Shiva.

    References

    Mukhalingam Wikipedia


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