Temples in 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 jyotirlinga is dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on the top of Nallamala Hills with River Krishna flowing on its right side, offering a 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. Owing to this, it is known to be both a jyotirlinga as well as a shakti peeth.

Sakshi Ganapati Temple is located in Srisailam of Andhra Pradesh, this temple is visited by every devotee who comes to seek blessings of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and is located just a few km away from the Shikaram. It is believed that a visit to Srisailam goes unrecorded if a devotee does not visit Sakshi Ganapati Temple. The main deity of this temple is Lord Ganesha. The word Sakshi means the one who witnesses, which is representative of the belief that Lord Ganesha keeps a record of everyone who visits Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. The black idol of the Lord is shown holding a book in the left hand and a Pen in the right hand as if recording the names of the pilgrims coming to this temple. Structurally Sakshi Ganapati temple is a small temple. Its outer walls are carved with various sculptures. One can see statues of Ganesha defeating a demon and Ganesha honouring Lord Shiva.

Bhramaramba Ammavari Temple is located in Srisailam of Andhra Pradesh State. The Bramarambha Temple is one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas. Bramarambha means the Mother of Bees and Goddess Bramarambika is one of the indications of Goddess Shakti, the Partner of Lord Shiva. The Greeva of Devi fell here. She has assumed the form of a bee and worshipped Lord Shiva. You can hear the buzzing of a bee through a tiny hole in the Bramarambha temple. The temple of Bramarambha Ammavari temple is located behind Mallikarjuna Swamy temple on the same campus. The idol of Bramarambha has eight arms and is decorated with a silk sari. An idol of Lopamudra, the wife of Agastya, is present in the Garbha griha. A Sri Yantra is present in front of the Garbha griha. Devotes are not allowed inside the main sanctum of this temple. The major festivals Navratri and Kumbhothsavam are celebrated with great enthusiasm.