Overview
Bhramaramba Devi Temple, within the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple complex at Srisailam on the Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh, is one of the Ashtadasha (18) Maha Shakti Peethas, marking the spot where Sati's neck fell (kirtankar's composite list instead cites her right anklet, a discrepancy this platform flags rather than resolves). Srisailam is uniquely significant within this platform's coverage as one of the very few sites that is simultaneously one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (Mallikarjuna) and a major Shakti Peetha (Bhramaramba) at the same physical location.
History
Srisailam became the site of a temple as early as the 2nd century CE, making it one of the more anciently dated temple sites referenced on this platform, with substantial later expansion and patronage across successive South Indian dynasties.
Spiritual Significance
As a combined Jyotirlinga-and-Shakti-Peetha site, Srisailam represents a particularly complete expression of Shiva-Shakti union within a single temple complex, distinct from the more common pattern elsewhere on this platform of separate, nearby-but-distinct Shiva and Devi shrines.
Scriptures & Texts
Editorial note: Scripture references below are based on widely cited scholarly and traditional sources. Specific verse citations should be independently verified before publication.
Bhramaramba's identification within the Ashtadasha Maha Shakti Peetha tradition is documented in the Ashta Dasa Shakti Peetha Stotram attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Specific verse-level citation requires expert verification before publication.
Prayers at Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
जय गिरी तनये दक्षजे शम्भू प्रिये गुणखानि । गणपति जननी पार्वती अम्बे शक्ति भवानि ॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा
जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान। कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान॥
जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजंगतुंगमालिकाम्।
नमामीशमीशान निर्वाणरूपं विभुं व्यापकं ब्रह्मवेदस्वरूपम्।
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम्।
Pilgrimage Information
When to visit: October to February offers the most comfortable weather; Maha Shivaratri is the temple's single largest festival.
Getting there: Srisailam is reached by road from Hyderabad (roughly 210 km) or Kurnool; there is no direct rail access to Srisailam itself.
Family Suitability
Reasonably well suited to families; the hill location and distance from major cities make this a full-day or overnight excursion rather than a brief stop.
Accommodation
Srisailam offers pilgrim accommodation including facilities managed by the temple trust (Devasthanam); Hyderabad and Kurnool offer fuller options for those preferring to base themselves at a larger hub.
Local Services
Reasonable pilgrim services are available at Srisailam, managed substantially through the temple's own Devasthanam administration.
Do’s & Don’ts
Do
- Visit both the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga shrine and the Bhramaramba Devi shrine, given their shared temple complex and combined significance.
- Note the platform's own flagged discrepancy between the neck and right-anklet body-part attributions.
- Dress modestly, as at any active Hindu temple.
Don’t
- Don't treat this as solely a Jyotirlinga site, its Shakti Peetha identity is equally significant.
Nearby Sacred Locations
- Draksharamam Bhimeswara-Manikyamba Temple
Another site combining major Shaiva and Shakta pilgrimage traditions, in the same state.
- Popular Shakti Peeths of India (overview)
This platform's overview of the wider pan-India Shakti Peetha cluster.
Preservation
As one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a major Shakti Peetha combined, Srisailam receives substantial Andhra Pradesh state and temple-trust conservation and infrastructure investment.
Giving Back
Support the temple through its own official Devasthanam donation channels, and use registered guides for a respectful, well-informed visit.
Sources
About this page
Researched and written by YatraBeyond from published sources, and not yet confirmed by the temple. Facts here are cross-checked against at least two independent sources, never written from memory, and every source is listed above.
Last reviewed by us: 2026-07-10. Timings, entry rules and access can change without notice; treat anything time-sensitive as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
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