Malini Than
মালিনীথান
Goddess Durga · Likabali, Arunachal Pradesh
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About the temple
Site where Lord Krishna and Rukmini were welcomed by Parvati Marital harmony, strength, and protection
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 18:00
- Established
- 1314
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Durga · মালিনী
- Deity form
- Shakti
- Religious tradition
- Hindu
- Sanskrit name
- मालिनीथान
- Also known as
- Malini Than, Akashiganga
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 - 18:00
- Special days
- Dawn to Dusk during Navratri
- Festival timings
- 24 hours during peak festival days
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 17:30
- Special aarti days
- Durga Puja, Navratri
- Ritual schedule
- Daily morning and evening prayers
- Pooja timings
- 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Abhishek timings
- Special occasions only
- Special poojas
- Navratri Path
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Chutiya Kings
- Construction materials
- Granite Stone
- Historical events
- Excavated in late 1960s; evidence of Aryan influence in NE
- Renovations
- Modern shed built to protect excavations
- Archaeological importance
- Centrally protected by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Legends
- Lord Krishna called Goddess Parvati 'Malini' (Mistress of Gardens) here
- Inscriptions
- Stone inscriptions in ancient scripts found onsite
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 13th Century
- Structure
- Ruins/Excavated Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Mandapa
- Base of the original stone mandapa visible
- Sculptural features
- Erotic sculptures, floral motifs, animal figures (Bull, Lion)
- Artistic elements
- Granite carvings of Surya, Ganesha, and Kartikeya
- Construction technique
- Dry masonry with iron dowels
- Unique features
- Entirely built of stone in a region dominated by wood/bamboo
Festivals & events
Basanti PujaDurga Puja
- Festival calendar
- March/April and September/October
- Special celebration days
- Makar Sankranti
- Cultural events
- Local tribal dances during festivals
- Annual events
- Malinithan Mela
- Peak crowd season
- Winter
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Parking capacity
- 20 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash
- Prasadam
- Khichdi , Sweets
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