Shri Bhramaramba Devi Temple
Here, Goddess Sati is worshipped as Bhramaramba Devi, and her consort Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mallikarjuna Swamy, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Architecture of the Temple
The Bhramaramba Devi Temple is located within the larger Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple complex and follows classical South Indian (Dravidian) architecture. Key features include:
- Magnificent gopurams (towers) adorned with carvings of deities and celestial beings
- A beautifully adorned sanctum (garbhagriha) where Bhramaramba Devi is enshrined
- Richly carved pillars and mandapas
- The temple walls depict mythological stories, especially of Devi’s forms and Shiva’s cosmic acts
The temple sits atop the Nallamala Hills, surrounded by lush forests and the Krishna River, adding natural divinity to its spiritual essence.
How to Reach
By Air: Nearest airport – Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (approx. 215 km)
Location: Srisailam, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India
By Road: Well-connected by buses from Hyderabad, Kurnool, and Vijayawada
By Rail: Nearest station – Markapur Road or Kurnool Railway Station
Temple Timings
