Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple – Guide

The Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple is a famous temple located on the banks of the Krishna River on Mount Srisailam in the southern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This scenic temple in Andhra Pradesh is also known as the “Kailash of the South” and is one of the main pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva. The presiding deities of Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple are Mother Parvathi and Lord Shiva. This place is one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. This temple is very important for Hindu religion and culture.

History of this Temple

The inscriptions of the Satavahana dynasty related to the history of Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple are proof that this temple existed from the 2^nd century. Most of the modern additions to the temple date from the period of King Harihara I of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is believed to be  upper lip of mata sati is falling here at Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple. Srisailam Sri Mallikarjuna Swami Temple is one of the 18 Mahashakti Peethas. In 1667 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj got the northern gopuram of this temple constructed and he also built a fine dharamshala for travellers at a short distance from the temple.

Best time to visit Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple

Mahashivaratri festival is celebrated in the month of February or March. The day of Mahashivratri is the beginning of a seven-day period of celebration.

Ugadi festival is celebrated for five days in This festival begins 3 days before Ugadi which is the Telugu New Year. This festival is celebrated in late March or early April.

Shravanmahotsavam festival is celebrated in the month of Hindu month of Shravan which is in August or September. Akhand Shivanam Sankirtan also takes place whole time during the shravan month.

Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple Timings

Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple is opens from 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 6:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 6:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Akkamahadevi Caves

This cave is dedicated to lord Shiva. This place is located at the bank of river Krishna. This place is 10 km away from this temple.

Patal Ganga

Here ganga river meet with Krishna river and know as patal Ganga. Water of this river has the medicinal properties to heal the skin related problems.

Tiger reserve

This tiger reserve is spread in the area of 3568 acre. This reserve has different species of tiger. This place is few kms away from the temple.

Srisailam dam

This dam is located at a distance of about few kms from this temple.

Shikaresvara Temple

This temple is dedicated to Swami Shikaresvara. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from mallikarjuna Temple.

Hemareddy Mallamma Temple

This temple is dedicated to Mallamma. This temple is located just near the Mallikarjuna Temple.

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How to reach Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple is Begumpet airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple is Markapur railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the nearest City. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

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