Sri Mylarlingeshwara Swamy Temple (Mylara)

Mylara, Hadagali, Vijayanagara, Vijayanagara, Karnataka

Sacred Mylarlingeshwara Shrine of Mylara

Sri Mylarlingeshwara Swamy Temple at Mylara in Vijayanagara district is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Mylaralinga, a form associated with Lord Shiva. Temple tradition is connected with the legend of Mallasura and his brother, whose growing power is remembered in the sacred narrative associated with Lord Mylaralinga. The temple is especially known for the Mylara Jatre, which includes important traditions such as Karnika Utsava and Pavada. Devotees gather in large numbers during the festival to worship Lord Mylaralinga and participate in the distinctive Gorava devotional tradition.