This was my first visit from Hyderabad after my posting.My Mom and Dad came to Hyderabad first time so by the weekend we decided to go to Srisailam.We booked a Car started our journey in morning 5:00 AM.Here are few intresting facts about the Srisailam.
Srisailam is a holy town and mandal, situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of River Krishna, about 232 km south of Hyderabad. The presiding Deities of this kshetram Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi is one of the eighteen Mahasakthis and both are self-manifested. The unique feature of this kshetram is the combination of Jyothirlingam and Mahasakthi in one campus, which is very rare and only one of its kind.There is a common belief in vogue that this Holy Kshetram exists from times immemorial. The antiquity and origin of God Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi is not known.
Srisailam near Hyderabad is also an unique forest sanctuary apart from being an important pilgrimage town. It is a wonderful destination for it makes a refreshing weekend break from Hyderabad. The forest of Srisailam is the hub of the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve of Srisailam acquires 3568 square kilometers of land and shelters animals and birds of different species. They are as follows:
Srisailam is a holy town and mandal, situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of River Krishna, about 232 km south of Hyderabad. The presiding Deities of this kshetram Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi is one of the eighteen Mahasakthis and both are self-manifested. The unique feature of this kshetram is the combination of Jyothirlingam and Mahasakthi in one campus, which is very rare and only one of its kind.There is a common belief in vogue that this Holy Kshetram exists from times immemorial. The antiquity and origin of God Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi is not known.
Lord Rama himself installed the Sahasralinga, while the Pandavas lodged the Panchapandava lingas in the temple courtyard.Heroic legends from the Mahabharata and Ramayana are sculpted in stone on the temple walls and the Mahabharata epic refers to Srisailam as Sri Parvata - the blessed hill. You can hear the buzzing of a bee through a tiny hole in the Brahmaramba temple, where Parvati, in the form of a bee, slew the demon Mahisasura.
DARSHANAM
The timings of the temple is as follow:
From To
4.30 AM - 5.00 AM Mangalavadyams.
5.00 AM -5.15 AM Suprabhatam.
5.15 AM -6.30 AM Pratahkalapuja, Gopuja and Maha Mangala Harathi.
6.30 AM -1.00 PM Darshanam, Abhishekam and Archanas by the devotees.
1.00 PM -3.30 PM Alankara Darshanam.
4.30 PM -4.50 PM Mangalavadyams.
4.50 PM -5.20 PM Pradoshakalapuja.
5.20 PM -6.00 PM Susandhyam and Maha Mangala Harathi.
5.50 PM -6.20 PM Rajopachara puja (Parakulu) to Bhramaramba Devi.
6.20 PM -9.00 PM Darshanam, Abhishekam and Archanas.
9.00 PM -10.00 PM Dharma Darshanam.
9.30 PM -10.00 PM Ekantha Seva.
10.00 PM -Closure of the temple.
DARSHANAM
The timings of the temple is as follow:
From To
4.30 AM - 5.00 AM Mangalavadyams.
5.00 AM -5.15 AM Suprabhatam.
5.15 AM -6.30 AM Pratahkalapuja, Gopuja and Maha Mangala Harathi.
6.30 AM -1.00 PM Darshanam, Abhishekam and Archanas by the devotees.
1.00 PM -3.30 PM Alankara Darshanam.
4.30 PM -4.50 PM Mangalavadyams.
4.50 PM -5.20 PM Pradoshakalapuja.
5.20 PM -6.00 PM Susandhyam and Maha Mangala Harathi.
5.50 PM -6.20 PM Rajopachara puja (Parakulu) to Bhramaramba Devi.
6.20 PM -9.00 PM Darshanam, Abhishekam and Archanas.
9.00 PM -10.00 PM Dharma Darshanam.
9.30 PM -10.00 PM Ekantha Seva.
10.00 PM -Closure of the temple.
Srisailam near Hyderabad is also an unique forest sanctuary apart from being an important pilgrimage town. It is a wonderful destination for it makes a refreshing weekend break from Hyderabad. The forest of Srisailam is the hub of the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve of Srisailam acquires 3568 square kilometers of land and shelters animals and birds of different species. They are as follows:* Blackbuck
* Panthers
* Tiger
* Chinkara
* Spotted deer
* Nilgai
* Pangolins
* Leopards
* Soft-shelled turtles
* Porcupines
* Crocodiles
* Birds
* Snakes
Places Can Be Visited:-
Distances of all tourist attractions from Srisailam temple
1. Sikharam : 8K.M
2. Hathakeshwaram : 4K.M
3. Phaladhara & Panchadhara : 4K.M
4. Kailasa dwaram : 7K.M
5. Bhimuni Kolanu : 10K.M
6. Sakshi Ganapathi : 3K.M
7. Srisailam Dam : 15K.M
8. Istha Kameswari : 21K.M
9. Pathaleshwara Swami : 1K.M
10. Ankalamma Temple : 0.5K.M
11. Bayalu Veerabhadra swami : 1/2K.M
12. Pancha Mathalu : Towards West of Sri Bhramaramba devi temple
13. Mallamma kanniru : 1K.M
14. Sivaji memorial : 0.5K.M
15. Siddhi Ramappa Kolanu : 0.5K.M
16. Ganga Bhavani bathing ghats : 0.5K.M
17. Pathala Ganga : 2K.M
18. Akka mahadevi caves : 12K.M
19. Kadali vanam : 17K.M
20. Bhairava sela : 13K.M
On the way while coming back we were crossing forest of Srisailam which is largest tiger Reserviour in India.when we crossed the srisailam dam it staretd raining and till we were in forest it was raining whole time. On the way we saw monkeys and cows crossing the roads.I heard a lot about the forests but it was my visit to any forest.It was really one of the most memorable journey.
How To Reach:-
Air:
The nearest Airport is Hyderabad (230 K.M.) from where buses are plying to Srisailam everyday frequently
Rail :
Markapur, which is 91 K.M. from Srisailam in Guntur-Hubli, line on South Central Railway from where buses are available to Srisailam.
Road:
Srisailam is well connected by A.P.S.R.T.C.Buses not only from all corners of the State but also from Bangalore, Chennai etc. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation is also running buses from various main cities of that state.
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