Sri Swayambu Subramanyeswara Swami temple - Hindu temple in Mallamu - Spsr Nellore, India

Mallamu, also referred to as Mallam, is a historic site documented in the Pallava period (pre-9th century). It has several temples, of which the Subrahmanya temple is the oldest. Almost all of the existing temple architecture is from the 11th to 16th-century period with some structures from the Vijayanagara period, but there are inscriptions here that record an older temple. It is likely that the older temple was repaired or replaced. One inscription records the completion of a Vijayanagara period mandapa and temple tank here, along with repairs to the temple ruined in the 14th century. Subrahmanya (also called Kartikeya, Murugan, Skanda) is the son of Parvati and Shiva, considered as the god of war in Hinduism. This is one of the large South Indian temples dedicated to him. The mandapa is elaborately painted with murals, while the artwork painted and carved in stone include Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta and Vedic legends. A particularly beautiful sculpture here is the stone chariot pulling a mandapa. The horses and wheels are carved with numerous details. In the temple compound, you will see many hero stones. These are unusual because many show themes of self immolation, where the warriors (male and female!) are shown cutting off their own head. Some are inscribed. Scholarly translations and maintenance records of the Archaeological Survey of India confirm that these hero stones were not at this temple originally, but were found in this region of Andhra Pradesh, brought over and displayed here like a museum. Most of these hero stones are from the 14th and 15th century. The oldest is from 889 AD. Some of these hero stones are dedicated to soldiers who preferred not to surrender, instead chose death at their own hands. The temple premises and artwork also provides a window in the culture of Telugu warriors and heros who defended their people against invasions particularly the Deccan Sultanate period. Mallamu has other nice temples, but this is the largest and historically most interesting.

one of the important auspicious temple of lord subrahmaniya excellent moola sthanam idol. lord murugan is in deep yoga , like yoga narasimha one must visit this temple for wonderful dharshan of Lord subhramaniya. i regularly visit this temple for good positive moods getting from this lord. see the photos taken on 25.04.2018. how to reach from chennai 1. through bus from chennai mmbt get into any buses plying towards naidupet, just 1.30 mins from chennai mmbt. 2. from naidupet , u can go through apsrtc bus and share autos available frequently. from naidupet town to mallam . in naidupet , u have lodges nearby railway station, and bus station. and it is a town remember from chennai to temple and return , a total of 6 hours for dharshan and return is enough. either u can leave early and dharshan before 11 am. or leave at 1 to 2 pm from chennai through private vechicme , in case of bus. u had to leave at 1 pm from mmbt, and return before 8 pm to chennai. if u want to stay. a small lodge also available to stay in mallaam. devasthanam is construction of big hall for pilgrims to stay. those who can contribute can contribute on krithiga, amavasya, pournami, or any lord subramanya festival , large people will dharshan. but since it is now village. please go there by 6 pm for foods from nearby tiffin centres. or plan to get a parcel from nearby naidupet town. i will upload the temple guide book soon.by the endowment board of mallam temple also sales of the book is available with temple authorities. just rs 50. u can andhra temple endowment website for more

it is an old temple which is situated in mallam mandal of nellore district...looks like very recently it's been painted.... but the atmosphere of the temple is really awesome.... in inside there are seven sub temples....it's really superb i havn't seen such temple anywhere....it's such a nice place to get relax our mind...the temple built in a vast area...first i got confused which mandir i go first....but later it is cleared by the natives there....

Great place to see. I visited this temple during my trip to lighthouse and pantrangam.

Great and very old temple..have to visit...

One of the oldest temple in Nellore district.

Historical temple. unfortunately, sculptures and stone curving were thrown all over

I visited this temple many times don't know how many times ...that much I like this temple