When does the first puja or darshan start at Sri Mukhalingeswra Swamy Temple?

The first public darshan window on this page is the morning session (05:30 AM - 12:30 PM). Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Sri Mukhalingeswra Swamy Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 04:00 PM - 07:45 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

Traditional and modest attire is requested. Sarees, dhotis, or clean kurtas are highly preferred. Strictly no shorts, sleeveless tops, or western beachwear allowed inside the inner complex.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

The main temple complex involves walking across open stone-paved courtyards. Ramps are minimally present due to the historic ASI protected nature of the site, but local staff and priests readily assist senior citizens.

Schedule reviewed: 28 July 2026 · Verify festival-day changes with the temple before you travel.

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Sri Mukhalingeswra Swamy Temple Timings Today

Q: What are the opening and closing times for Sri Mukhalingeswra Swamy Temple in Sri Mukhalingam Village, Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh?

Opens at 05:00 AM and closes at 08:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

Q: What are the darshan timings at Sri Mukhalingeswra Swamy Temple in Sri Mukhalingam Village, Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh?

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, evening: 04:00 PM - 07:45 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

Sri Mukhalingeswra Swamy Temple in Sri Mukhalingam Village, Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. Opens at 05:00 AM and closes at 08:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM, evening: 04:00 PM - 07:45 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Lord Sri Mukhalingeswara Swamy (Lord Shiva)

Location:

Sri Mukhalingam Village, Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District

Full Address:

Sri Mukhalingeswara Swamy Temple, Sri Mukhalingam Village, Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh 532428, India

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days

Session	Start time	End time	Typical status	Notes
🛕 Temple opening	05:00 AM	—	Open	General days
🙏 Morning darshan	05:30 AM	12:30 PM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	04:00 PM	07:45 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	08:00 PM	Closed

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

February / March

Mahashivratri

The premier festival of the Srikakulam district. The three temple towers are elaborately illuminated with lamps. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha state wait in endless lines through the night to perform special individual abhishekam to the Madhukeshwara Lingam.

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March

Chakratirtha Snana (Maha Snanam)

A highly famous, culturally rich holy bath festival. Millions of pilgrims converge on the banks of the Vamsadhara River to take a sacred dip together. The processional deities are brought down to the river banks with high-energy folk drums and traditional Kalinga music routines before returning for a grand evening public darshan.

👥 Extreme crowd 📅 1 day 🗓️ Next: March 22, 2027

November

Karthika Masam

Observed with deep devotion throughout the holy month of Karthika. Devotees perform daily Laksha Bilvarchana routines. The stone inner steps and the outer boundaries of the Vamsadhara River are completely lit up with floating oil lamps every single Monday evening, drawing spectacular local crowds.

👥 High crowd 📅 30 days 🗓️ Next: November 9, 2026

📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.

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