Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
Forest Jyotirlinga on the Krishna gorge.
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Srisailam
Andhra Pradesh, India
Malikarjuna Jyotirlinga shrine in Nallamala forest, Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Facts
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Region
- South India
- Type
- temple, spiritual, forest
Overview
Srisailam on the Krishna river in the Nallamala hills houses the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga — a forest temple pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh.
Why Explore
Srisailam combines Jyotirlinga devotion, reservoir landscapes, and Nallamala forest biodiversity in one pilgrimage destination.
Highlights
Nallamala hills
Forest setting in the Eastern Ghats.
Krishna river gorge
Reservoir and gorge landscapes near the temple.
Spiritual Significance
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga and Bhramaramba Shakti Peetha make Srisailam significant in both Shaivite and Shakta traditions.
Nature
Nallamala forest surrounds the shrine — dry deciduous hills with tiger reserve connectivity nearby.
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Travel Guide
Responsible Visiting
Dress modestly in temple precincts; respect forest reserve boundaries on approach roads.
Sustainable Travel
Link with Tirupati on a South Indian pilgrimage circuit; minimise plastic waste in forest areas.
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