Mukhalingam, the town located at the northeastern corner of the state of Andhra Pradesh near Orissa, is an abode of Lord Shiva. It houses three exquisite temples of Mukhalingeshwara or Madhukeshwara, Aniyanka Bhimeshwara and Someshwara temples.

The Mukhalingeswara temple: The temple is an artistic marvel known to have built during the period of the King Kamarnava (941-976 CE). It has a massive entrance flanked by huge lions leading to the outer prakara (boundary wall) of the temple. As in any other Shaivite temple a Nandi mantapa is situated opposite to the sanctum in this outer prakara. An entrance adorned with beautiful bands of decoration welcomes us into the inner prakara. This has eleven small temples. The main temple can be entered through any of the two artistic entrances, one from the south and the other from the east of the inner prakara. The outer wall is marked by the presence of niches containing beautifully sculpted images and perforated windows.

The Someswara temple: The simplicity of architecture has led archeologists to conclude that this is the earliest of the Mukhalingam temples. This temple is located in the outskirts of the village of Mukhalingam. The niche images here carry exquisite sculptures. Each niche is flanked by two smaller niches, and in each of these are exquisite sculptures. The doorway of the temple bears images of the Ganga and the Yamuna on either side.