Malinithan Temple

Goddess Malini (Parvati)
Likabali, Lower Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh

History & Legend

Ruins of stone temples on a hillock, believed to date to the 14th-15th century, associated in legend with the Mahabharata-era sage Chyavana and linked culturally to nearby Assam's Vaishnavite heritage.

Divine Significance

Local lore ties the site to divine narratives from the Puranas; it remains a revered pilgrimage and archaeological spot for the region's Hindu and tribal communities alike.

How To Reach

Nearest airport: Lilabari (Assam), nearest railway station: Silapathar (Assam); the site is a short drive from Likabali town.

Where To Stay

Basic guesthouses in Likabali and Along; more options are available across the state border in Assam's Dhemaji.

Contact & Official Info

Contact Arunachal Pradesh Tourism for current visiting arrangements.

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