Saleshwaram Cave Temple

Another beautiful place near Srisailam is the Saleshwaram cave temple. It is a hidden nature gem that you should check out. It is also famous as Sarveswaran or Saleshwaram. You will be mesmerised by its religious importance and hidden natural beauty for most of the year. The Saleshwaram Temple is of Lord Shiva and is described in many Puranas. Saleshwaram is one of the best places to visit in Srisailam.

The beautiful waterfall across the street from the temple is another thing that draws people to it. With sparkling streams of water running down a 200-metre-high hill surrounded by remarkable trees and plants, the scenery is mesmerising. Fans of action will love this Saleshwaram. It's also famous for its exciting trekking trails. The Saleshwaram trek is worth visiting during the Srisailam tour package.

What is the story of the Saleshwaram Temple?

The Saleshwaram Cave Temple came into existence sometime in the sixth or seventh century AD. Hindu books from long ago, like the Sri Parvatha Purana, talk about this old temple. 

The old Puranas also talk about this place. The famous book by Seshanatha, Sri Parvatha Purana, which was written in the 1600s and is about Srisailam, talks about this place. There is a rock temple to Lord Shiva here, as well as two ponds called Sarvesa Theertham and Pushkara Theertham.

The best time to visit 

Chaitra Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Chaitra (March–April), is the best day to visit this temple. People can only see this temple three to five days a year. Chaitra Poornima is another good occasion to visit the temple. On this lucky day, a lot of people come to this temple to pray. Tourists can go into the forests as long as they get approval from a forest officer. The forests are only open a few days a year.