Mallikarjuna Jyotirling — at Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. 2nd of 12 jyotirlings. Both Shiva-Parvati at one place — Mallika (Parvati) + Arjun (Shiva).
Bhramaramba Devi (Parvati) is one of 18 Shakti Peeths. Unique Shiva+Shakti union.
✦ Mythology
Kartikeya angry, went to Krauncha hill.
Shiva-Parvati came here to see son.
Kumar-purnima: parent-child reunion.
Temple 1500 years old. Vijayanagara empire rebuilt.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 4:30 AM — 1 PM, 4:30 — 9 PM.
Sarva darshan: free.
VIP/quick: ₹500.
Abhishek booking: ₹1500-3000.
Panchamrit abhishek famous.
✦ Access
Hyderabad: 215 km (5 hr).
Nearest rail: Markapur Road (85 km).
Patal Ganga (Krishna river) ropeway.
Nallamalla forest.
✦ Special Days
Mahashivratri: February.
Kartik Purnima. Ugadi (Telugu New Year).
Shivratri week: thousands of devotees.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Both Mallikarjuna & Bhramaramba?▼
Yes — rare jyotirling + shakti-peeth combo. Both darshan in one yatra.
When to visit Srisailam?▼
Oct-March best. Monsoon (Jul-Sep): green landscape.
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