Malinithan is situated at Likabali in the foothills of the West Siang District. The place is associated with the legend of Lord Krishna and it is believed that on the way to Dwarka form Bhismaknagar, Lord Krishna and his beloved Rukmini were resting here and were offered the choicest flower to Goddess Parvati.
The architecture of the temple is of Orissan style. Important sculptures are Indra on Airavata, Kartikeya on Peacock, Surya on Chariot, Ganesha with mouse, huge Nandi Bull and Bramatical images etc. Most of these images are made of granite and sandstone.The archaeological findings of Malinithan can be dated back to 10-12 centuries AD. Malini-Mela is organized every year in April correlating the Basanti Puja. First excavation in 1968.
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