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Srimukhalingam, situated on the left bank of
the Vamsadhara, lies at a distance of 48-km from
Srikakulam town. The place was
the site of the capital of the old Ganga kings of Kalinga. It is famous
for the temple of 'Srimukhalingesvara' (Shiva), which is held in great
veneration.
This temple is an example of the Indo-Aryan style of architecture, which
differs widely from the Dravidian style. The sculpture in this temple is
remarkably elegant and precise. The shrine is said to have been built at
the beginning of the 9th century AD, and the inscriptions show that this
place was formerly inhabited by Buddhists. The Maha Shivaratri festival
celebrated every year is attended by about 25,000 pilgrims.
Rail & Road: Srikakulam is well connected by rail and road with all the important places of the state. Tourists can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Mukhalingam from Srikakulam.
Hotel accommodation is available in Srikakulam.