Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Jyotirlinga atop the Nallamala hills
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About Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Perched on the Nallamala hills beside the Krishna river, Srisailam enshrines both a Jyotirlinga (Mallikarjuna) and a Shakti Peetha (Bhramaramba). Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped together here as Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba, making it a rare shrine sacred to both Shaivites and Shaktas.
Aarti Timings
- Suprabhata Seva05:30
- Maha Mangala Harati12:30
- Sayankala Puja18:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam
February–MarchThe temple's grandest festival, spanning several days of processions, rathotsavam and special abhishekams to the Jyotirlinga.
Ugadi
March–AprilThe Telugu New Year is marked with special pujas and large pilgrim gatherings on the hill.
Dasara
September–OctoberNavaratri celebrations honour Goddess Bhramaramba with elaborate alankarams over nine nights.
Poojas & Sevas
Abhishekam
Sacred bathing of the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga with milk, water and bilva leaves, performed by temple archakas.
Kumkumarchana
Offering of sacred vermilion to Goddess Bhramaramba, the presiding Shakti of the shrine.
Sahasranama Archana
Recitation of the thousand names of Shiva and Parvati for the wellbeing of devotees.
Travel Guide
Address
Srisailam Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh 518101
Nearest Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (215 km)
Nearest Railway
Markapur Road Railway Station (85 km) · Kurnool (180 km)
Best Season
October to March, when the hill climate is cool and pleasant.
Dress Code
Traditional attire recommended. Footwear to be removed before entering the temple.
How to reach
APSRTC buses run regularly from Hyderabad, Kurnool and Vijayawada. Taxis ply the scenic ghat road through the Nallamala forest.
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