Srisailam Overview

There is a holy site famous as Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in the hill town of Srisailam in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. It is also one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas for the goddess Parvati. Srisailam is popular for its wildlife refuge and dam. It is near the river Krishna. Srisailam City is one of the best places to visit in Srisailam.

There are many beautiful temples in the city that you could visit to ask God to bless you. For example, the Sikhareswara Swamy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the 457-meter-high Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple is another well-known temple. The Srisailam hills are near the Nallamala forest. Tourists can see a wide variety of flora and fauna there.

Mythology 

There are many stories about Srisailam, but the one about Lord Shiva and Lord Kartikeya making peace with each other might be the best. In a famous intellectual battle, Lord Ganesha beat Lord Kartikeya. It made Lord Kartikeya angry, so he sent Ganesha into exile.

Lord Shiva and Parvati pacified Lord Kartikeya, leading to the famous site, now known as the holy Jyotirlingam Malikarjuna Devasthanam. This site attracts millions of Hindu devotees annually, seeking blessings from the popular God. The city is the only place in India that has both a Jyotirlinga and a Shaktipeeth.

There are many stories about this place, but the one about Princess Chandravati might be the most interesting. The princess moved to this hill after running away from a bad situation at home. One day, she saw one of her cows pouring milk on a natural rock creation that looked like a Shivling. That very day, Lord Shiva showed up in her dream and told her to build a temple there, which she did.

What is famous in Srisailam?

In South India, the oldest and holy place is the temple at Srisailam. The place is blessed by Brahmaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy, who appears in natural stone formations in the shape of a Lingam. It is an Indian Jyotirlinga, one of twelve. The beauty of the city makes it worth visiting for the Srisailam tour package. 

What is the best time to visit Srisailam?

Yearly visitors should go to Srisailam between October and February. The weather is decent and pleasant, and it is good to explore places in the city.