Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
Sri Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Nandyal |
Deity | Shiva, Parvati |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
Location | |
Location | Srisailam |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Country | India |
Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
Geographic coordinates | 16°04′27″N 78°52′05″E / 16.07417°N 78.86806°E |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Website | |
Official Website |
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple (
It is significant to the Hindu sects of both
Legend
When Shiva and Parvati decided to find suitable brides for their sons. Shiva got Buddhi (intellect) and Siddhi (spiritual power) married to Ganesha. Kartikeya on his return was enraged and went away to stay alone on Mount Krauncha in Palani in the name of Kumara brahmachari. On seeing his father coming over to pacify him, he tried to move to another place, but on the request of the Devas, stayed close by. The place where Shiva and Parvati stayed came to be known as Srisailam.[2]
As per
Mahashivaratri is the main festival celebrated at Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy temple.
History
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There are inscriptional evidence from the Satavahana dynasty which place the temple to be existent from the 2nd century. Most modern additions were done during the time of king Harihara I of Vijayanagara Empire.[3] The veerasheromandapam and paathalaganga steps was constructed during the time of Reddi Kingdom.
Architecture
The temple complex covers 2 hectares and houses four gateway towers known as
Administration
The temple is maintained and administered by government of Andhra Pradesh.[3]
The nearest railway station are Markapur is 85 km, Nandyal and Kurnool are the places the distance is 180 km. The most convenient way is to take a bus or taxi from Hyderabad. Temple committee cottages and dharamshalas are available here.
Religious significance
Shiva in this temple is referred to as one of the twelve
On the way to the main temple is located Shikhareshwaram temple. It is said that by having darshan in the temple one does not get rebirth.
Krishna River here is called Patal Ganga. One has to go down 852 stairs to reach the river. The Shiva Linga is bathed with the water of this river.
Jyotirlinga
As per
Shakti Pitha
Srisailam Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is one of the 18
Festivals and rituals
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Maha Shivaratri is the most important festival here, along with Dasara Sarannavartrulu.[citation needed]
Connectivity
Srisailam Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is located around 180 kilometers from the
Nearest Railway Station: Markapur
Nearest Airport: Kurnool
Citations
- ^ "Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam". Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- ISBN 978-0-8239-3179-8.
mallikarjuna jyotirlinga.
- ^ ISBN 978-81-7907-053-6.
- ^ a b c R. 2003, pp. 92-95
- ^ Eck 1999, p. 107
- ^ See: Gwynne 2008, Section on Char Dham
- ^ a b Lochtefeld 2002, pp. 324-325
- ^ Harding 1998, pp. 158-158
- ^ Vivekananda Vol. 4
- ^ Chaturvedi 2006, pp. 58-72
- ^ "Nearest Railway Station to Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga". NearestRailwayStation.com.
References
- Chaturvedi, B. K. (2006), Shiv Purana (First ed.), New Delhi: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd, ISBN 81-7182-721-7
- Eck, Diana L. (1999), Banaras, city of light (First ed.), New York: Columbia University Press, ISBN 0-231-11447-8
- Gwynne, Paul (2009), World Religions in Practice: A Comparative Introduction, Oxford: Blackwell Publication, ISBN 978-1-4051-6702-4.
- Harding, Elizabeth U. (1998). "God, the Father". Kali: The Black Goddess of Dakshineswar. Motilal Banarsidass. pp. 156–157. ISBN 978-81-208-1450-9.
- Lochtefeld, James G. (2002), The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M, Rosen Publishing Group, p. 122, ISBN 0-8239-3179-X
- R., Venugopalam (2003), Meditation: Any Time Any Where (First ed.), Delhi: B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd., ISBN 81-8056-373-1
- Vivekananda, Swami. "The Paris Congress of the History of Religions". The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Vol. 4.