The place gets its name "Mudukuthore" from the stream Cauvery because it gets a flip and flows forward. Muduku suggests that 'diversion' and thore means 'flow forward'.During Mahabharatha amount, Arjuna, one in all the Pandavas stayed here on the Hill. He sculptured the idol of Lord Shiva and did pooja with "Mallika pushpa" (a quite flower). That's the rationale the Lord Shiva is termed Mallikarjuna.
It is one in {every of} the 5 temples that are a part of the Panchalingadarshana control at Talakad once every twelve years. The 5 temples, Sri Kshethra Vaideshwara, Sri Pathaleshwara, Sri Maruleshwara, Sri Arakeshwara and Sri Mudukuthore Mallikarjuneshwara, are believed to be Panchalingas and so became illustrious. 
The competition takes place at the same time at the on top of 5 temples of Shiva. The temples are embellished with plantain stalks and flowers and therefore the pilgrims endeavor Panchalinga Darshana supply their Pooja to the God.The uniqueness of this competition is that the poojas at the 5 temples begin at identical time, following the traditional tradition for getting blessings for devotees and rulers of the country.Lord Mullikarjuna is attended with Sri Bhramarambhika Hindu deity.

History
It is one among of} the 5 temples that are a part of the Panchalingadarshana control at Talakd once every twelve years. The 5 temples viz., Sri Kshethra Vaideshwara, Sri Pathaleshwara, Sri Maruleshwara, Sri Arakeshwara and Sri Mudukuthore Mallikarjuneshwara are believed to be Panchalingas and therefore became famed.
The pageant takes place at the same time at the higher than 5 temples of Shiva. The temples are adorned with plantain stalks and flowers and also the pilgrims endeavor Panchalinga Darshana provide their Pooja to the God. the distinctiveness of this pageant is that the poojas at the 5 temples begin at identical time following the traditional tradition for getting blessings for devotees and rulers of the country.

*Interesting things to Visit:
This place is understood for the temple of lord Mallikarjuna. The place is nearer to Mysore. throughout January-February a giant competition for every week are going to be organized wherever commerce of cattles and different things needed for agriculture surface. This place is incredibly nearer to 1 additional topographic point referred to as Talakadu that is settled at the bank of watercourse Kaveri. Talakadu is known for shiva temples and significantly Vaidyanatheswara temple.

How to reach
Nearest Railway Station : Somanathapur
Nearest Airport : Bangalore
Road Transport:This place can be reached from Somanathapur one more well known place the temple of lord Channakeshava. The distance from Somanathapur and Mudukuthore is only 26Kms. The main city to start from is Mysore. From Mysore the total distance to Mudikuthore is 60Kms. The total route is from Mysore to Bannur which is 24Kms. Bannur to Somanathapur the distance is 10Kms and Somanathapur to Mudukuthore the distance is 26 Kms.
Only bus transportation is available. Both Karnataka state government (KSRTC) and private buses available.