Inavolu Mallanna temple is at Inavolu village, Vardhannapet Mandal, Warangal District. Mallanna Swamy is Mallikarjuna Swamy, one of Lord Shiva’s ancient temples in South India. Inavolu Mallanna Temple’s timings are from 6 am to 9 pm. Mallanna Jathara is celebrated grandly.
The temple’s deity is Lord Shiva, and the temple is referred to as Ardhapranavattam, Shiva Lingam, with Half Dome. In the 11th Century, the temple was built by Kakatiya Rulers. The temple was built with 108 pillars in the form of a Chariot, and on the eastern side is a giant Nruthya Mandapam.
Sri Ayyanna Deva, a minister of the Kakatiya dynasty, ordered the construction of the Mallanna Temple. 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.
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The Mallanna temple dates back to the 11th Century and was built by the Kakatiya rulers. It was built with 108 pillars and had a giant magnificent Nruthaya Mandapam on the eastern side. Historical Kakatiya Keerti Toranams (Giant Rocky Entrance Gates) was initially constructed at Warangal Fort.
Mallanna temple timings are from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
| Day | Temple timings |
| Monday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | 6:00 am to 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Mallanna Jathara
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.
These are the main festivals at the Mallanna temple
- Mahashivaratri
- Vasantotsavam
- Ugadi
Tourist’s Places near The Temple
- Thousand Pillar Temple
- kondeti jenni agriculture land
- Ekashila Lake & Children’s Garden
- Sri Bhadrakali Devastanam
- Kush Mahal
- Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
- Kaakatiya Kalaa Thoranam
- Bhadrakali Temple Park
- Warangal Fort
Hotels near Mallanna Temple
- Hotel Vaishnavi Grand
- Lakshmi Royal Inn
- Vishnu Lodge
- Hotel Vaishnavi Grand
- City Grand Hotel
- V Grand
- Hotel Grand Gayathri Warangal
- Haritha Kakatiya Hotel
- Supreme Hotels
Accommodation
The temple is near Warangal to Khammam highway so that the devotees can stay at Warangal. Many hotels remain, and the Haritha Hotel of Telangana Tourism provides good food and accommodation.
How to Reach Mallanna Temple
By Bus
the temple is 28 km from Vardhannapet and Warangal. The nearest bus station is Vardhannapet; we must take autos to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Warangal.
By Air
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, with 170 km.
Address of the Temple
Inavolu, Warangal District, Telangana 506143
Mallanna Temple: Website
FAQs
Where is Mallanna Temple located?
Warangal District. Telangana.
Who built Mallanna Temple
Kakatiya rulers.
Which deity inside the Mallanna temple?
The temple’s deity is Lord Shiva.
What are the timings of the Mallanna temple?
Timings are 6 am to 9 pm.
Om namah shivaih