Place : Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh)
Part of the Body Fallen : Neck Part
Name of Shakti : Bhramaramba Devi
Description :
The shrine of Lord Mallikarjuna picturesquely situated on a flat top of Nallamalai Hills, Srisailam is reputed to be one of the most ancient kshetras in India. It is on the right side of the River Krishna in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. This celebrated mountain is also named as Siridhan, Srigiri, Sirigiri, Sriparvatha and Srinagam. It has been a popular centre of Saivite pilgrimage for centuries.
The presiding Deities of this kshetram Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi is one of the eighteen Mahasakthis and both are self-manifested. The unique feature of this kshetram is the combination of Jyothirlingam and Mahasakthi in one campus, which is very rare and only one of its kind.
Srisailam was famous in the 4th century A.D, according to Nasik inscription in this inscription mountain was divided into 3 parts. One of them was sirithan. Later it was called as Nallamala. Nasik inscription was carved by pulomavi belongs to satavahana dynasty. He ruled Deccan from 102 to 130 A.D. thus; about Srisailam primarily we can see in this inscription only.
About the Temple :
Location: 3VF8+JW7, Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh 518101
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Hyderabad Airpor(HYD)
Built-In: 3rd century
Built-By: Satavahanas
Deity: Parvati,
Festivals: Navaratri and the Kumbham
Temple Timings:4.30 AM to 10 PM
Best Time To Visit: June to September