Srimukhalingam temple

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About temple:

• The Srimukhalingam temple was also known as Kalinganagaram.
• It was the capital of the early Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

• Located in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district Andhra Pradesh, near Vamsadhara River.
• Constructed in the 9th century CE , it is built in the Kalinga architectural style.
• Dedicated to lord Srimukha Lingeswara (a form of Shiva).
• Here, Shiva Lingams do not have facial carvings and hence the temple differs from other shiva temples.
• It is also known as Dakshina Kaasi.
• It is believed that visiting this temple and taking a dip in the river relieves one from the cycle of rebirth.

Source: Thehindu