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Srisailam Temple Guide – Timings, Poojas, and History

June 29, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 38 Comments Filed Under: Andhra Pradesh Temples, Jyotirlinga Tagged With: Shiva Temples

Srisailam Temple also known as Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is situated in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is on the top of the Nallamala hills, on the banks of River Krishna. The Lingam of the presiding deity Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Srisailam Temple – Facts

DeityLord Malliakarjuna (Lord Shiva)
LocationKurnool, Andhra Pradesh
SignificanceJyotirlinga
ToursSrisailam Tour
Darshan Timings4:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry FeeFree
PoojasRudra Homam
Best Time to VisitOctober to March
FestivalsShravan, Shivratri
Jyotirlingas in South IndiaSrisailam Temple, Rameswaram Temple

The famous hill is also popular as Siridhan, Srigiri, Sirigiri, Sriparvatha as well as Srinagam. It is also one of the most important Shaivite pilgrimage sites in India. There are two separate temple complexes present inside – one is in dedication to Lord Mallikarjuna while the other one is for Goddess Bhramarambha.

Srisailam Temple Video

What are the timings of Srisailam Temple?

The temple opens at 4:30 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. The temple also performs various rituals during this time. The devotees can be a part of these rituals, such as the morning, afternoon, and evening poojas.

The timings are as follows:

RitualFromTo
Daily Darshan4:30 AM10:00 PM
Morning Darshan6:00 AM3:30 PM
Evening Darshan6:00 PM10:00 PM

The aarti timings are:

RitualTimings
Suprabhatha Darshan5:00 AM
Mahamangala Aarti (Morning)5:30 AM
Mahamangala Aarti (Evening)5:00 PM

What are the poojas and sevas at Srisailam Temple?

The poojas and sevas performed at the Srisailam Temple are:

RitualTimings
Ganapathi Abhishekam7:00 AM
Ganapathi Homam7:00 AM
Rudra Homam7:30 AM
Laksha Bilwarchana11:00 AM
Sahasralingam Abhishekam6:30 AM
Kumkuma Pooja7:00 AM
Gouri Vratham8:00 AM

What is the significance of Srisailam Temple?

Srisailam Jyotirlinga

The significance of Srisailam Temple is that Mallikarjuna Linga is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is supposed to have appeared in a fiery column of light. Moreover, the Linga is swayambhu. Devotees also believe that the neck of Sati fell here when her corpse was cut.

Anyone, irrespective of caste, creed or religion can perform Abhishekam and Archana to the Mallikarjuna Linga. The unique feature is that you can touch the Linga and perform the Puja yourself.

Beliefs also say that Lord Rama himself installed the Sahasralinga in the Srisailam Temple. The Linga is divided into 25 facets which in turn represent 40 Lingas each. This leads to a total of 1000 small Lingas carved on a single Linga.

The Pandavas placed the Panchapandava Lingas in the temple courtyard. The five Lingas have their names after the different forms of Siva – Sadyojatha, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurush, and Eesana. Moreover, stories from the Mahabharata are there on the walls of the temple. The Srisailam temple also has mentioned as a holy hill in the Mahabharata.

What is the history of Srisailam Temple?

As per the history of Srisailam Temple, mention of Srisailam hills can be traced to the Nasik inscription of the Satavahana King Vasisthiputra Pulumavi in the 1st century AD. The Ikshavakus Kingdom ruled Srisailam from AD200 – 300. The inscriptions dating around AD 375-612 state that the Vishnukundis were the devotees of Sri Parvathsawamy.

According to the Shiva Purana, when Lord Ganesha got married before Lord Karthikeyan, Lord Karthikeyan got angry and left for the Kraunch Mountain. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tried to console him but were unable to stop him from leaving. Dejected, Lord Shiva took the form of Jyotirlinga and settled on the mountain-top.

There is another legend associated with the Srisailam Temple. Chandravathi, daughter of Chandragupta Patana ran away from her father who made amorous advances towards her. She crossed the River Krishna and went up to the hilltop where she lived with her servants. She observed that one of her cows would stand over a rock formation and shed milk over it daily. The Princess dreamt that the rock was a self-manifested Linga of Lord Shiva.

Hence, she dug the ground and a glowing Linga emerged out of it. She worshipped the Linga daily by adorning it with Jasmine (Mallika) flowers. Lord Shiva was very pleased, so he granted her Mukti and salvation by sending her to Kailash.

Srisailam Temple Gopuram

What are the festivals celebrated at Srisailam Temple?

Some of the festivals celebrated at Srisailam Temple are:

  • Mahasivaratri Brahmothsavams: The Mahasivaratri Utsav occurs in the month of February or March. The Mahasivaratri day (29th day of Magham) marks the beginning of a seven day festival period. The important events are Ankurarpana, Dhwajarohana, Vahana Seva to God and Goddess as well as Lingodhbhavakala Maharudrabhishekam to God.
  • Ugadi: The celebrations happen for five days in which lakhs of people visit the temple for God’s blessings. The festival begins 3 days before Ugadi (Telugu New Year) which occurs in late March or early April. The important events of the celebrations are Vahana Seva to God and Goddess, Alankaras to Goddess, Veerachara Vinyasalu and Rath Yatra.
  • Kartheekai Mahothsavam: It is one of the most auspicious months in the Indian calendar. Devotees light numbers of deepams are in the Srisailam temple premises. They also perform Jvalathoranam (bonfire) in the temple on the full moon day of the month.
  • Sravanamahothsavam: This festival occurs in the Shravan month (August / September). Also, the Akhanda Sivanama Sankeerthana (Bhajans) takes place around the clock throughout the month.

How to reach Srisailam Temple?

Here’s how to reach Srisailam Temple:

  • Air: The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International airport at Hyderabad. It is 202 km away from Srisailam.
  • Train: The nearest Railway Station is Markapur which is 80 km away followed by Nandyal and Kurnool.
  • Road: The Srisailam Temple is situated just 1 km away from the Srisailam Bus Stand.

Where to stay nearby?

Devasthanam or the Temple management launched the Kuteera Nirmana Pathakam, a donation scheme under which they have built several suites, cottages, rooms as well as dormitories for the pilgrims. Please bring your Identity card to confirm the booking. Also, one cannot cancel the booking.

There are up to 70 private hotels/choultries in the area where one can avail accommodation and food.

What are some places to visit nearby?

Explore Kurnool

Some of the places one can visit near Srisailam Temple are:

  • Sakshi Ganapathi: It is located about 3 km away from Srisailam. Devotees believe that Ganapathi keeps attendance / Sakshi of the pilgrims visiting the Srisailam holy town. Also, in the sculpture, the god holds a book in the left hand and a pen in the right hand to note down the names.
  • Hatakeswaram: It is 5 km away from Srisailam. The legend says that God Siva appeared to a potter in Atika (Piece of Pot). Hence, this place was famous as Atikeswaram which later became Hatakeswaram.
  • Sikhareswaram: It is located at a distance of 8 km away from Srisailam. The temple is located at 2830 feet above sea level making it the highest peak in Srisailam. Also, the temple is an ancient stone structure. According to the Skanda Puranam, a glance at the peak will relieve the curses of re-birth.
  • Phaladhara Panchadhara: It is located 4 km away from Srisailam. Sri Adi Sankara performed penance at this place and composed the famous Sivanandalahari.
  • Akkamahadevi Caves: It is located 10 km away from Srisailam. Beliefs say that Akkamahadevi, a lyricist and philosopher spent some years in these caves in 12th Century AD doing penance and worshiping the Sivalinga. Also, the Linga naturally existed in the deep parts of the cave. These caves are also home to Siddhas who practiced Alchemy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Srisailam Temple

Is the Srisailam Temple open throughout the year?

Yes, the Srisailam Temple is open all 365 days of the year.

What is the entry fee?

The entry to the Srisailam Temple is free of cost.

Is there any online darshan facility available?

No. There is no facility for online darshan available.

Is there any facility for specially-abled and senior citizens?

No. There is no facility for specially-abled and senior citizens.

What is the weather like during summer?

The summers in Kurnool starts from April and continue until June. The summers here can be very hot and dry. Temperatures during the daytime often go up to 45 º C.

What are winters like in Kurnool?

In Kurnool, winters start in October and continue until March. The temperatures during this time range from around 17 º C to 28 º C. The weather during this time is not too cold and pleasant.

If you have any questions about The Srisailam Temple, please leave a comment below, and we will get back to you within one hour.

About Sasidhar Darla

Sasidhar Darla is Myoksha Travel's Founder. He is passionate about traveling to temples and preparing travel guides to help other pilgrims.

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  1. Pandurang narayanakar says

    February 20, 2023 at 10:16 pm

    ಭಕ್ತಾದಿಗಳು ಉಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲಿಕ್ಕೆ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಕೊಠಡಿಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಲಾಡ್ಜ್ ಗಳು ಇವೆಯಾ.. ಒಂದು ಇದ್ದರೆ ಫೋನ್ ನಂಬರ್ ತಿಳಿಸಿ.. ಅಥವಾ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬುಕ್ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಾ…

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  2. Unmeshh Kaashikar says

    January 24, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    how much time it takes in sparsh darshan? we have booked it online for 12:30 slot. how much time is allowed if aged people get delayed to reach there on time?

    Reply
  3. Dilip Kumar Banerjee says

    January 20, 2023 at 10:38 pm

    can we book abhisheka tickets at site, after reaching srisailam?

    Reply
  4. బండి అనురాధ says

    January 17, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    అమ్మవారికి చీరను ఇవ్వాలి అని అనుకుంటున్నాము.దానికి ఎం చేయాలి??

    Reply
  5. Parveen Mahajan says

    January 14, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    Is there any Dress code for man and woman for darshan in mandir ?

    Reply
  6. Bhushan Gupta says

    January 4, 2023 at 1:56 pm

    ruderabhishek charges and timings

    Reply
  7. Sangeeta Nanda says

    December 5, 2022 at 11:24 am

    Is there any dress code for the special pujas for men & women
    And how does one book a Rudra abhishekam puja at the temple in the evening
    Please share contact No
    Many thanks

    Reply
    • योगेश कुमार says

      February 7, 2023 at 9:35 pm

      मै रुद्र अभिषेक करना चाहता हूं। इसके लिए मुझे सलाह दे।

      Reply
  8. Musaloji radhakrishna says

    December 4, 2022 at 4:03 pm

    We phyisical hand caped temple darshan ku nadawalante chaladursm mari ela.

    Reply
  9. Kalva Sharath kumar says

    November 22, 2022 at 3:49 am

    Do Srisailam temple open on amavasya day

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    • Mahesh Prasad Mahapatra says

      March 3, 2023 at 10:07 pm

      1. Ordinarily how much time does it take for Darshan?

      Reply
  10. Sreekanth Goud says

    November 16, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    Sparsa darsanam witch days

    Reply
  11. Surath mishra says

    November 16, 2022 at 8:44 am

    Is prasad(arua rice/khechdi) during lunch time available in the temple. If yes then timing and procedure to avail may pl be advised.

    Reply
  12. V. Hema says

    November 4, 2022 at 4:27 am

    Is it possible for a person in wheelchair to visit Srisailam temple?

    Reply
  13. P.J.Rao says

    November 2, 2022 at 8:25 pm

    During Nov 22 month how much rush of devotees is there for darshan.Is Sunday there is rush.Can we get ticket for Chandu homam at temple or we have to book in advance.

    Reply
  14. BHAVIK BHATT says

    October 31, 2022 at 9:23 am

    If pilgrim can perform shiv pooja directly. If not what is the provision for pooja

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  15. Divya says

    September 24, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    Are kids aged 11 and 5 allowed to visit temple?

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  16. Prasad M says

    September 16, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    Below 7years children can allow in Special darshan

    Reply
  17. Sindhu says

    September 2, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    They do navagraha shanti pooja?

    Reply
  18. Hariharan says

    August 7, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    Plse visit poornandhaswamyashrmam sunnipenta

    Reply
  19. Yeluru suryanarayana says

    September 3, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Three pinda shardha dhanam please give me pandit phone number 9440237394

    Reply
  20. CHAITANYA says

    August 25, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    IN SEPT 2021 DARSHAN TICKET ARE AVAILABLE OR NOT

    Reply
  21. Sunil Kumar Singh says

    August 5, 2021 at 10:46 am

    Is it open for darshan on 17-18 August.

    Reply
  22. Nagendra Kumar Ichapurapu says

    August 2, 2021 at 9:45 am

    Namaste sir
    We want to know full year what r the special Poojas
    Temple conduct. Please give full information.

    Reply
  23. Ravi bind says

    July 24, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Kay 15 agust 2021 ko kapat khula rahayga

    Reply
  24. S. V. Sri Ram Murty says

    June 28, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    Kindly inform whether Maha Kalasarpyoga Puja is done at Sri Sailam? If yes, what is the fee and other procedure?

    Reply
  25. Siva says

    May 2, 2021 at 10:12 am

    May 16 the varaku temple ku ravataniki permission vunda plz answer me .

    Reply
  26. Sunil says

    January 26, 2021 at 11:08 am

    Very informative and after reading my curiosity enhanced many fold. Har Har Mahadev

    Reply
  27. Pratap Suraparaju says

    October 27, 2020 at 11:25 am

    We booked chandihomam tickets for 20th oct.and chanded to today 27th.we do not get link til now

    Reply
  28. Satya ghosh says

    March 14, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Is special line for darshan is available? If so, is any amount charged as entry fee?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      March 17, 2020 at 8:19 am

      yes at an extra fee

      Reply
  29. Poonam Sethi says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    Atma Namaste

    Visiting Mallikarjun Swamy temple for first time tomorrow. Needed to know if men are permitted to Abhishekam in kurta pyjamas and women in salwar suit ? Also ideally what should one bring for Pooja ?

    Reply
  30. Prof. Kunuthur Srinivasa Reddy says

    August 14, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    It is not possible to visit the Abode of Sri Saila Mallikarjuna Swamy vaaru without the Blessings of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy.

    Reply
  31. Subbu says

    November 24, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    Very useful information. it is useful for Devotees.
    Your site is nice and good
    Keep it up
    thanking you sir

    Reply
  32. Shrawan kumar says

    July 12, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Sir, I intend to visit Mallikaarjun temple on 29th/30th july, as this will a period of shrawan month, I need your guidance for pooja & abhishek.
    Please help & guide

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    • Satish gupta says

      September 23, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      We want pooja &darsan as on2oct21. Ps tell me pooja & darsan system

      Reply
  33. amit says

    March 14, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    thanks for your work !
    I am visiting on March 17 and 18 . March 18 , 2018 is also Ugadi festival day. Would you know how much time it will take for me for the Darshan !

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      March 15, 2018 at 8:42 am

      There is usually huge rush during ugadi. It might take you a few hours. It is better to take a special darshan ticket if you are short of time.

      Reply

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