Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga — Jyotirlinga history
Where is Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga? Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is a Jyotirlinga pilgrimage temple.
Why this temple is famous
Jyotirlinga at Srisailam, sacred to both Shiva and Shakti traditions.
When to visit
October–March; Maha Shivaratri is the peak pilgrimage window.
History & significance
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple or Srisailam Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deities Shiva and Parvati, located at Srisailam, Nandyal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is significant to the Hindu sects of both Shaivism and Shaktism as this temple is referred to as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and as one of the fifty two Shakta pithas, centres of the Hindu goddess. Shiva is worshiped as Mallikarjuna and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Bhramaramba.
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Why is Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga famous?
Jyotirlinga at Srisailam, sacred to both Shiva and Shakti traditions.
When should I visit Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga?
October–March; Maha Shivaratri is the peak pilgrimage window.
