Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple (IAST: Mallikārjuna) or Srisailam Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deities Shiva and Parvati, located at Srisailam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
| Sri Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple | |
|---|---|
Gold plated Vimana of Mallikarjuna shrine | |
| 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 |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
It is significant to the Hindu sects of both Shaivism and Shaktism as this temple is referred to as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and as one of the eighteen Shakti Pithas, centres of the Hindu Goddess. Shiva is worshiped as Mallikarjuna, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Bhramaramba.
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