The 2nd Jyotirlinga

Mallikarjuna Swamy

The Kailash of the South. Where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati reside together as Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba.

Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

Jyotirlinga & Shakti Peetha

Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is a rare and unique holy site, being one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and also one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas.

Located atop the Nallamala Hills along the banks of the Krishna River, this temple is steeped in history and mythology. It is believed that visiting Srisailam is equivalent to visiting Mount Kailash.

2nd

Jyotirlinga

6th

Shakti Peetha

457m

Elevation

Golden Gopuram

A masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.

Origins

Existing since Satavahana Dynasty (2nd Century AD)

Style

Dravidian & Vijayanagara Style

Deities

Mallikarjuna (Shiva) & Bhramaramba (Devi)

Visitors

4 Million+ Annually

Timeline of Divinity

Puranic Era

Kartikeya was upset and moved to Mount Krauncha. Shiva and Parvati followed him and stayed here as Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba.

7th Century CE

The current structure's origins date back to the Chalukyas. The lingam is believed to be self-manifested (Swayambhu).

14th-16th Century

Extensive renovations by the Reddi Kings and later the Vijayanagara Empire. King Krishnadevaraya built the beautiful Mukha Mandapa.

1674 CE

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj visited the temple and built the northern gopuram to restore its glory.

Architectural Splendor

Golden Gopuram

The main tower is plated in gold, shining brilliantly in the sun, a testament to royal devotion.

Mukha Mandapa

Built by Krishnadevaraya, this hall features 42 intricately carved pillars depicting puranic scenes.

The Jyotirlinga

The small, self-manifested lingam is accessible to devotees for direct touch and abhishekam.

Pilgrim Services

Darshan Timings

Morning	4:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Evening	6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Special Entry	₹300 (Fast Track)
Abhishekam	6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sevas & Poojas

Rudrabhishekam	₹1,116
Kumkumarchana	₹500 (Goddess)
Kalyanotsavam	₹2,116
Annadanam	Free (Daily)

Guest Houses

Nitya Annadanam

Transport

Mobile Lockers

Visual Journey

Temple Complex

View of the sprawling complex

Nallamala Hills

The sacred forest setting

Divine Aarti

Evening prayers

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