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Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is located in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga and is a very ancient place of worship for the followers of Lord Shiva. According to the beliefs, both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are present here in the form of Jyotirlinga. Mallikarjuna is an amalgamation of two words, in which 'Mallika' refers to Goddess Parvati and 'Arjuna' is one of the many names of Lord Shiva.
Mallikarjuna as Shakti Peeth
Mallikarjuna is one of the 52 Shaktipeeth. When Lord Shiva performed the dance of destruction with the burnt body of his wife, Goddess Sati, Maha Vishnu using his Sudarshan Chakra cut Sati's body into pieces, these pieces fell on the earth and became an important place of worship. Went. These places are known as Shaktipeeth. It is said that the upper lip of Goddess Sati fell on the earth in Mallikarjuna. Therefore Mallikarjuna is more sacred to Hindus.
Mythology related to Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
This legend is related to the Kotirudra Samhita in Shiva Purana according to which once, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati decided to marry off their sons, Sri Ganesha and Sri Kartikeya. A debate broke out about which of the two was to be married first. Lord Shiva suggested that whoever returns first after circumambulating the world, he will be married first. Lord Kartikeya climbed on his peacock and started his circumambulation.
Lord Ganesha cleverly circled his parents seven times and said that his parents are the whole world to him. Thus, after winning the competition, Lord Ganesha got married first. When Lord Kartikeya returned, he became enraged at the injustice done to him. He left Kailash to live on Mount Kroncha. This incident made Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati sad. They decided to have darshan of Lord Kartikeya at Krauncha mountain.
Other story related to Jyotirlinga
The next story is of a princess named Chandravati. The story can be found carved into the walls of the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple.
Chandravati was born as a princess, but she renounced the royal family and spent her life doing penance. At one point she was in meditation when she saw a Kapila cow approaching a Bilva tree.
The cow was bathing the ground near the tree with the milk of its four udders. The surprised princess dug the ground under the tree. It was here that he found 'Swayambhu Shiva Linga'.
Chandravati worshiped the Jyotirlinga and eventually built a huge temple to house the Jyotirlinga. It is said that Chandravati was a very dear devotee of Lord Shiva. When his time came, he was taken to Kailash, he attained salvation and liberation.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Importance
It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva here brings immense wealth and fame. Showing true devotion to Lord Shiva will help in fulfillment of all kinds of desires.
Many festivals are celebrated on a very large scale in Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. Maha Shivratri is the most important festival celebrated here. Every year this festival is celebrated with great pomp and fanfare. Along with this, there is a huge crowd of devotees even during the month of Sawan and special worship is done here during the time of Sawan.
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