Mallikarjuna Swamy

Mallikarjuna Swamy
Mallikarjuna Swamy

Entrance to Srisaila Devasthanam
Name
Proper name: Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Location
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
Location: Srisailam
Temple Details
Primary Deity: Mallikarjuna(Shiva)

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas of Lord Shiva situated at Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh state, India.[1] It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.

Story

When Shiva and Parvathi decided to find suitable brides for their sons, Ganesha and kaarthikeya argued as to who is to get wedded first. Lord Shiva bade that the one who goes round the world in Pradakshinam could get married first. By the time Lord Muruga could go round the world on his vahana, Lord Ganesha went round his parents 7 times (for according to Sastras, going in pradakshinam round one's parents is equivalent to going once round the world (Boopradakshinam). Lord Siva got Siddhi & Buddhi, the daughtersof Viswaroopan married to Lord Ganesha. Muruga on his return was enraged and went away to stay alone on Mount Kravunja in the name of Kumarabrahmachari. On seeing his father coming over to pacfy him, he tried to move to another place, but on the request of the Devas, stayed close by. The place where Lord Siva and Parvathi stayed came to be known as Sri Sailam. Lord Siva visits Lord Muruga on Amavasai day & Parvathi Devi on Pournami. The temple is situated facing East. The centre mandapam has several pillars, with a huge idol of Nadikeswarar.

Mahashivratri is the main festival celebrated at Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy temple.

How to Reach

Nearest airport is located at Hyderabad (175 km).

Nearest Railway stations: Markapur road, Ongole, Nandyal.

Hyderabad - Mahbubnagar (NH 7)- Srisailam temple / Ongole - Markapur - Srisailam temple / Gooty - Nandyal - Atmakur - Srisailam temple.

References

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How to reach

Nearest airport is located at Hyderabad (175 km). Nearest rail head are at Ongole/Nandyal/Markapur road. Hyderabad - Mahbubnagar (NH 7)- Srisailam temple / Ongole - Markapur - Srisailam temple / Gooty - Nandyal - Atmakur - Srisailam temple.



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