Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Srisailam

The most famous place to visit in Srisailam is Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as Srisailam Temple or Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. One of the 12 jyotirlingas is dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on the top of Nallamala Hills with the River Krishna flowing on its right side, offering breathtaking scenic beauty as well. The hill on which the temple is located is also known by names such as Sri Parvatha, Srigiri, Srinagam and Siridhan. The main deity of this temple is Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy. The deity is said to be self-manifested. Within the temple campus, another main deity is the Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, who is one of the 18 Mahasakthis. Due to this, it is known to be both a jyotirlinga as well as a shakti peeth. For more details check our blog on Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Timing and More.

How to Reach Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the various modes of transportation. Some frequently used modes are given below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station to reach Sri Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple is Markapur, which is 80 km away from Srisailam. You can take a bus or hire a private taxi, which will take around 2 hours to reach the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is Kurnool Airport, at a distance of 180 km and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, is located at a distance of 202 km. Domestic and international flights are available to reach Hyderabad airport. You can hire a private taxi directly from Hyderabad Airport, which will take 4 hours to reach Sri Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple.

By Road

The nearest bus stand is Srisailam Bus Stand, at a distance of 1 km away from the Srisailam temple. You can reach the temple by walking or by auto rickshaw.

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Best Time to Visit Sri Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

The best time to visit the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is the month from March to October. Festivals like Mahashivratri Brahmotsavams, Karthika Mahothsavam and Sravana Masam are celebrated at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, which has become part of the attraction for visitors to visit this temple.

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