Description
Komuravelli 'Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam' is one of the most famous Shiva temples in the region of northern Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. It is next to the Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple-Vemulawada and Mukteshwara Swamy Temple-Kaaleshwaram that are considerably popular amongst the populace. The pilgrims often call out to the god as 'Komaravelli Mallana'. The temple is placed in a cavern on the 'Indrakeeladri' hillock at a distance of 110 Kms from Warangal. The exclusiveness of this temple is that the lord Shiva can be witnessed here in the 'Vigraha Rupam' (statue) in contrast to the usual 'Linga rupam' that is often seen in the temples across the country. The temple is maintained by the Endowments Department of the state government. Annually, countless number of pilgrims visit this temple on the eve of Makara Sankranthi since the Brahmotsavam starts in Komauravelli at this time of the year.
History
Lord Mallikarjuna once arrived in the dream of a simple yet, thoroughly devoted shepherd. The lord told him that the creation of the hill was credited to him Indrakeeladri himself, and enshrined in it in a Putta Matti(Soft earth ) to grant the desires and wishes of the devotees and worshippers. There is firm belief even today amongst the devotees that their wants and desires are fulfilled by worshipping the deity Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam.
Importance/Significance
The Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam temple is devoted to the cause of the god that carries with it a fierce expression, Lord Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy. The main idol of the temple also has Kethamma and Medalamma on both of its sides. Devotees often call this deity as Komuravelli Mallanna. This shrine is one of the most prolific in the Telangana region. Thousands from all across the state come to this temple for different occasions and festivals.
Facts/Mythology
It is known that the idol of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is clay molded. The idol is said to be made several hundred years ago. Historians state that it has been made close to 500 years ago. The last remaining scripts for the Lord Mallanna story are incredibly hard to come by, and are said to have been lost forever. The story of Mallanna is sung in the form of verses as "Oggu Katha". In this particular Oggu katha, Swamy Mallanna marries the goddess Medallamma by facing some conditions and terms that are dictated by her brothers. It is also speculated that Swamy Mallanna resembles to Marthand/Khandoba, which is widely known as an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
As the devotees begun pouring in the temple and as the influx steadily increased, the temple authorities began to undertake activities that were development focused in the temple and performed arrangements for devotees. They have subsequently built and renovated mandapamas and choultries, rest rooms, water facilities etc. The Pedda Patnam or Shivaratri Jatara is celebrated during Maha Sivaratri and is known to attract several lakh pilgrims to the temple. Komuravelli Mallanna Brahmotsavam is also held during Makar Sankranti which is said to be the most major festival of this shrine.
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