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Temple Icon Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam βœ“

πŸ“ Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

⭐ Featured National Significance

Located in Srisailam, this temple is both a Shakti Peetha and part of the Jyotirlinga complex, making it the only place where both Shiva and Shakti are worshipped together as equal powers.

Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam

πŸ•’ Practical Information

Temple Timings: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Darshan Timings: Morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Evening: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Special darshan during festivals.
Entry Fee: Free (Special pujas have charges)
Parking: βœ“ Available

πŸ•‰οΈ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Goddess Bhramaramba (Parvati)

Temple Type:

Shakti Peetha and Jyotirlinga Complex

Deity Forms:

Bhramaramba, Parvati, Adi Shakti

✨ Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

The goddess grants the combined blessings of both Shiva and Shakti, providing material prosperity, spiritual advancement, family harmony, and protection from all negative forces.

Miracle Beliefs:

The temple is famous for granting wishes related to family unity, marital harmony, fertility, and spiritual progress. The combined power of Shiva and Shakti is believed to resolve complex life problems.

Devotee Practices:

Combined worship of Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba, offering prayers for family harmony, participating in special Shakti pujas, performing archana, and seeking blessings for marital bliss.

Spiritual Benefits:

Family harmony, marital bliss, fertility and childbirth, prosperity, spiritual advancement, protection from enemies, and the unique blessing of both Shiva and Shakti energies.

πŸ“– About Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam

Bhramaramba Devi Temple in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, is unique among Shakti Peethas as it is located within the same complex as the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, making it the only place where both Shiva and Shakti are worshipped with equal reverence. The temple is situated on the Nallamala Hills and is surrounded by dense forests and the Krishna River. According to legend, this is where Sati's neck fell, making it one of the 18 primary Shakti Peethas. The goddess is worshipped as Bhramaramba, meaning the "mother of bees," symbolizing the sweet nectar of divine grace.

πŸ›οΈ Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

Dravidian and Vijayanagara Style (2nd Century BCE (renovated multiple times))

Architecture Highlights:

Ancient Dravidian architecture integrated with Jyotirlinga complex, beautiful carvings, hilltop location with forest and river views

Sacred Objects:

Bhramaramba deity, Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, ancient sculptures, sacred pools, and forest surroundings

πŸŽ‰ Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:
Navaratri Maha Shivaratri Ugadi Kartik Purnima Brahmotsavams
Festival Dates:

Navaratri: September-October, Maha Shivaratri: February-March, Ugadi: March-April

Special Events:

Shakti puja celebrations, combined Shiva-Shakti worship, women's special prayer days

Seasonal Celebrations:

Monsoon goddess celebrations, Dussehra festivities, winter spiritual gatherings

πŸ™ Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Combined Shiva-Shakti rituals, daily goddess pujas, special tantric ceremonies, abhishekam to both deities

Special Traditions:

Unique Shiva-Shakti combined worship, hilltop forest temple experience, Krishna River rituals, bee symbolism traditions

Prasada Available:

Special prasadam blessed by both Shiva and Shakti, traditional offerings, honey-based preparations

πŸ‘• Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional Indian attire required. Modest clothing mandatory. Remove footwear before entering.

Accessibility:

Partially wheelchair accessible. Hill terrain may be challenging. Assistance available.

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πŸ•‰οΈ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Goddess Bhramaramba (Parvati)

Temple Category:

Shakti Peetha and Jyotirlinga Complex

Temple Timings:

4:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location:

Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

Full Address:

Bhramaramba Devi Temple, Srisailam, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh 518101, India

✈️ How to Reach

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Nearest Airport:

Hyderabad Airport (250 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Markapur Railway Station (90 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Srisailam Bus Stand (2 km)

Travel Tips:

By Road: Connected via NH-44 from Hyderabad. Hill road with scenic forest views. Regular bus services available.

🏨 Accommodation

Temple guest houses, Haritha Hotel, private accommodations, and government guest houses available.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Nearby Attractions

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Srisailam Dam, Akkamahadevi Caves, Mallela Theertham, and Nallamala Forest

πŸ™ Associated Deities

Lord Mallikarjuna Lord Ganesha Lord Murugan Nandi Panchamukha Anjaneya

🎧 Audio Guide Available

Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.