MALLIKARJUN TEMPLE lies in an enchanting location in a valley, completely surrounded by blue mountains and greenery. The temple itself is at least 200 years old, as per the writing on a plaque near the temple dome.
The temple is believed to have been constructed during the Middle of the 16th century by ancestors of the Kshatriya Samaj. It was renovated in the year 1778. The temple is dedicated to Shri Mallikarjun who is yet another incarnation of Lord Shiva.
According to legend, the location of the temple is supposed to be the place where Lord Shiva met his consort Parvati after a long separation.
