Information of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is located at Srisailam, in Kurnool district, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, in South India. The principal deity of this shrine is Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy. It is one of the medieval Hindu temples of this region that has lot of religious significance among its adherent devotees and local devotees. It is the finest example of South India Hindu temple architectural styles and patterns to a great extent. There is a good rush at this temple during Fridays and Public holidays.

Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple Religious Significance

According to the religious experts, Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the popular twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Siva that is situated at the district of Srisailam, in the state of Andhra Pradesh state, in South India. On the other hand, it is one of the famous 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams spread across the nation. It is to be remembered that the twelve Jyotirlinga are Somnath in in the state of Gujarat, Mallikarjuna at Srisailam in the district Kurnool in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Mahakaleswar in the district of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Himalayas, Bhimashankar in the state of Maharashtra, Viswanath in the district of Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Triambakeshwar in the state of Maharastra, Vaidyanath in the state of Jharkhand, Nageswar in the district of Dwarka in the state of Gujarat, Rameshwar in the district of Rameswaram in the state of Tamil Nadu and Grishneshwar situated in the district of Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. It is to be highly noted that visiting this temple gives a religious feeling of visiting the Jyotirlingas with great devotion and faith.

Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple Architectural Significance

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is a perfect blend of South and North Indian temple architectural styles and patterns. This shrine's interior and exterior looks like an ancient temple in this region in all aspects. The main sanctum is at the centre of the temple complex where the normal size idol of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is installed. The Vihmana or tower of main sanctum is moderate in height with medium size sculptures of minor Hindu Gods and Goddess. The flooring and ceiling of the shrine is really and extraordinarily beautiful. The prayer hall is larger in size that is apt for religious activities and functions. The pillars of the prayer hall are artistic in its design in a religious manner. The sub-temples are in equivalent distance from the main sanctum in its surrounding.

Festivals at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple

At Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, the Telugu New Year Ugadi is celebrated in a grand manner by adherent and local devotees of this region. The other important festival of this shrine is Sapthami Puja conducted during the month of Aavani as per the Hindu religious Calendar that falls in the month of August-September as per the English Georgian calendar. In these particular festivals, devotees from the rest of the state also visit with great faith and devotion. All the festive, auspicious and religious days related to Lord Shiva are marked with special rites, rituals, prayers, poojas, yagnas and other religious activities and functions. The temple remains open from early morning to mid noon and later in the early evening hours to night for the devotees. The temple remains largely open for the whole day during festive days without a break. The queue system is maintained for crowd management at this shrine with trained staffs who are well-disciplined.