Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga of the Lord Shiva and one of the 51 Shakti Peetha. It is situated on the bank of Krishna River in Srisailam district of Nandyal (Kurnool) Andhra Pradesh. It is only temple where a Jyot irlinga and a Shakti Peetha Coexist. Here, Lord Shiva worshipped as a Mallikarjuna and Goddess Parvati worshipped as a Bhramaramba.
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Sakshi Ganapati Temple
The Sakshi Ganapati Temple is small in size but important temple in Srisailam, It is belived that the Lord Ganesh acts as a divine witness to a devotees. Pilgrims usually pray here before and after darshan of Mallikarjuna Swamy.
Ista Kameshwari Temple
Iska Kameshwari Temple is one of the ancient and powerful temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, located deep inside the Nallamala Forest near Srisailam. It is believed that the Goddess Parvati Perform tapasya to unite with Lord Shiva.
Hatakeswaram
Hatakeswaram also known as the “Pathala Siddheswaram”, it is a sacred underground cave where the Lord Shiva Temple is located on the bank of the Krishna River (Patala Ganga).
Srisailam Dam
Srisailam Dam is a large multipurpose dam built across the Krishna River, It is one of the biggest dams in the South India used for Hydroelectric Power Generation, Irrigation, and for Controlling Flood.
Akkamahadevi Caves
Akkamahadevi Caves are natural limestone caves located near the Srisailam on the bank of the Krishna River, within the range of the Nallamala Forest.
Nallamala Forest
The Nallamala Forest is one of the largest forest ecosystem located in south india and holds great ecological, spiritual and historical importance.
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How to Reach
The nearest airport is Kurnool Airport (KJB), which is approximately 180 km from jyotirlinga. Check Flight Timing
The nearest railway station is Markapur Road Railway Station (MRK), which is approximately 85 km from jyotirlinga. Check Train Timing
Government and private buses are operates to Mallikarjuna from Hyderabad, Kurnool, Nandyal, Vijayawada, Guntur, Ongole, Tirupati and Nelllore.