Mukhalingam

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Mukhalingam or Srimukhalingam is a village panchayat in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Srimukhalingeswara Temple, one of the popular Shiva temples, is located at Sri Mukhalingam.

Sri Mukhalingam is one of the famous Hindu piligrimage centers in Andhra Pradesh. Sri Mukhalingam was also capital of Eastern Ganga kings of ancient Kalinga. The temple of Srimukhalingam was built by Kamarnava II in 8th century AD of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. It is beautiful place located on the banks of river Vamsadhara. Nearest Railway station to Sri Mukhalingam is Urlam.