About Mallikarjuna Swamy and Kamakshi Temple
The Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Kamakshi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Jonnawada village on the banks of the Penna River in SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, about 12 km from Nellore city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Parvati as Kamakshi, it is a prominent pilgrimage centre. Built in the 12th century, the temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, twin shrines, and annual festivals attracting devotees from across the region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex on the Penna River with gopurams, twin sanctums for Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Kamakshi, pillared halls and courtyards. The surroundings are semi-rural and peaceful. Visitors can have darshan, observe daily pujas and rituals, see Dravidian architectural details and sculptures, purchase offerings and prasadam from shops near the entrance, and walk along the riverbank adjacent to the temple.
Key highlights
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Twin shrines dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (Shiva) and Goddess Kamakshi (Parvati) within the same complex
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Location on the banks of the Penna River near Nellore
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Dravidian architecture with gopuram, pillared mandapas and sculpted pillars
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12th-century temple with historical inscriptions and heritage value