Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
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A temple on the Nallamala hills above the Krishna river that is revered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and also as a Shakti Peetha.
Pilgrimage siteSrisailam, Nandyal districtBest time to visit: October to March; Maha Shivaratri draws the largest crowds
Highlights
- Shrines of Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Parvati) in one fortified complex
- Carved stone walls of the temple enclosure
- Views of the Krishna gorge and the Srisailam dam
- Nearby Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Significance
Srisailam is one of the few places where a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha are worshipped together, so it is a major pilgrimage for both Shaiva and Shakta devotees.