Srisailam – Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
శ్రీశైలం - మల్లికార్జున స్వామి
ఆలయం
The shrine of GOD Mallikarjuna
picturesquely situated on a flat top of Nallamalai Hills, Srisailam is reputed
to be one of the most ancient kshetras in India. It is on the right side of the
River Krishna in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. This celebrated mountain
is also named as Siridhan, Srigiri, Sirigiri, Sriparvatha and Srinagam. It has
been a popular centre of Saivite pilgrimage for centuries.
Srisailam is a census town in Kurnool
district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters
of Srisailam mandal in Kurnool revenue division. The town is famous for
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple and is one of the holy pilgrimage site for
Saivism and Shaktism sects of Hinduism. The town is classified as both
Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peetha.
Tourism
Srisailam is one of the popular tourist
destinations in Andhra Pradesh and considered as one of the most important
pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva.
Srisailam Dam which was built over Krishna
River is one of the largest dams in South India.
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve,
India's largest tiger reserve is spread over 3500 Sq. km. This Sanctuary is a
natural habitat of diverse species of flora and fauna. The lush and dense
Nallamala Forest range is a popular destination for trekking, hill climbing,
forest exploration and research, to which Srisailam town acts as a base camp.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga enshrines Lord
Mallikarjuna and is an ancient temple built in a Dravidian style with specimens
showcasing the Vijayanagara architecture.
Akka Mahadevi Caves, Pathalaganga,
Shikareshwara Temple are few other attractions in this place.
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