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DATE
Fri May 01 2026
AUTHOR
Live Bhagwan
CATEGORY
Hindu Temples, Lost Ancient Wisdom
READ TIME
2 Min
Nestled deep in the Nallamala forest hills of Andhra Pradesh, Srisailam’s Mallikarjuna Temple, the fourth Jyotirlinga, beckons daring Hindu devotees with its raw, untamed spiritual energy.
This remote abode of Shiva as Mallikarjuna and Parvati as Bhramaramba blends adventure, mythology, and divine union, far from crowded pilgrim trails.
Legends trace to Shiva and Parvati chasing son Kartikeya to Krauncha mountain after a sibling rivalry with Ganesha; they manifested as Mallika (jasmine-clad) and Arjuna, blessing the hill.
Another tale features Chandravati following a divine bee to worship Shiva, who appeared as an elder, cementing its sanctity as both Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peeth.
Descend 852 steps carved by Ahilyabai Holkar to Krishna River’s sacred spring; holy dips precede darshan amid misty gorges.
Forest trails through tiger reserve, spot wildlife en route to Sikhareswara Swamy, Shiva’s summit shrine, a top 929m peak.
Modern gondola over Krishna Valley offers panoramic views, easing the rugged climb for families.
Off-road through dense jungle, halting at Panchapandava Caves linked to Mahabharata-era lingams installed by Pandavas.
Explore:
Bhramaramba’s sanctum vibrates with Shakti, unique as the only site pairing Jyotirlinga with Mahashakti.
Srisailam tests body and soul:
Dynasties from Satavahanas to Vijayanagara enriched it, surviving Mughals and Nizams.
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