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Kadalivanam Caves

Kadalivanam Caves
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Historical & Heritage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 44.5 KMs From Srisailam
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)4 - 5 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

The Kadalivanam Caves are in the Nallamala Hills and are very mysterious. They are close to Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh. The caves have a natural rock shape, meaning "Banana Grove caves." They are essential for religion and history. The Kadalivanam caves is one of the beautiful places to visit in Srisailam.

Kadalivanam Caves History

The exact history of how the Kadalivanam Caves came to be is a secret. But many old books, including the Skanda Purana and the Shiva Bhakta Vijayam, discuss their importance. Legends say that respected people like Allama Prabhu, a famous philosopher, and Akka Mahadevi, a saint-poet who lived in the 1200s, meditated here.

Another exciting story says that a form of the famous Hindu teacher Guru Dattatreya picked the Caves as the place to end his journey on earth. He is said to have vanished without a trace after getting here. These stories and the finding of Stone Age tools close to the caves suggest that Kadalivanam has a long and exciting history.

A Spiritual Retreat

Tourists who love nature will love Kadalivanam Caves. The cave can accommodate around 500 people and has a natural spring flowing. For the last few years, tourists and people looking for peace have come here to relax and meditate.

People who worship Lord Shiva also consider the caves holy. The close proximity of the Akka Mahadevi Caves, another important religious site, strengthens the spiritual atmosphere of Kadalivanam.

The Caves

A little bit of enthusiasm is required to make it to the cave. The trek to the caves is 12 kilometres long and starts from Akka Mahadevi caves. The journey is a little difficult, but the views and the experience are worth visiting the cave.

The cave is perfect whether you travel spiritually, in nature, or in history. It offers everything. The place is beautiful, a place to relax your mind, and has a lot of history. The caves are a must visit during the Srisailam tour package.

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