The temple commemorates Shiva’s incarnation as Mylara to defeat the demon brothers Mallasura and Manikasura.
Mylaralingeshwara is a regional, fierce folk manifestation of Shiva (also revered as Mailara, Martanda Bhairava, or Khandoba in neighboring states like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh).
The temple is well known for traditional practices such as Karnikotsava (the annual bow-climbing prophecy) and oil abhishekams rather than water.
Mylara Lingeshwara Temple located in Mylara, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka.
