What is the Speciality of Srisailam?
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What is the Speciality of Srisailam?
Srisailam is most famous for Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple which is present at on the Nallamala Hills. It is dedicated to the God of destruction, Lord Shiva. As per the Hindu religion, there are 12 Jyotrilinga temples present, and Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is one of them.
Why is Shiva called Mallikarjuna?
When Shiva and Parvati decided to find suitable brides for their sons. As per Hindu legend, the presiding deity in the form of Linga (an iconic form of Shiva) was worshipped with jasmine (locally called in Telugu as Mallika), leading to the name of presiding deity as Mallikarjuna.
Who built Mallikarjuna Temple?
Harihara Dhannayaka
The temple was built by Harihara Dhannayaka around 1234 A.D. during the rule of the Hoysala Empire King Vira Narasimha II. This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Who is Mallikarjun God?
god Shiva
Mallikarjuna is a name of the Hindu god Shiva.
How many steps are there in Srisailam temple?
There are no steps to enter the temple. In some places there are 8-10 steps inside the temple. Your mother can very easily go in the temple.
Who built Srisailam dam?
| Srisailam Dam | |
|---|---|
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | TSGENCO(left bank) and APGENCO(right bank) |
| Turbines | 6 × 150 MW (200,000 hp) reversible Francis-type (left bank) 7 × 110 MW (150,000 hp) Francis type (right bank) |
| Installed capacity | 1,670 MW (2,240,000 hp) |
Is jeans allowed in Srisailam?
8 answers. What is the procedure of pujas? For any special darshan/puja/events, generally pant and shirt is not allowed. For eg ; abhishekam of Srisailam linga : you have to wear dhoti/lungi and no shirt (only an upper cloth which is not stitched ) for gents and strictly saree for ladies.
Can we visit Srisailam now?
The Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Devasthanam at Srisailam will remain open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on all days from July 1, following the relaxation of the curfew timing by the government. Temple Executive Officer Karanam S.
What is the meaning of name Mallikarjun?
Meaning of Mallikarjun is mallikarjun is an another name of the lord shiva. Mallikarjun is Baby boy name and is of origin indian. Person having name Mallikarjun are mainly hindu by religion.
Which river is known as Pathala Ganga?
river Krishna
The rope car takes us to the banks of river Krishna – water stored as part of the Srisailam dam. This is called as Pathala Ganga.
How reach Akkamahadevi caves from Srisailam?
At a distance of 10 km from Srisailam Temple & 25 km from Srisailam Dam, Akka Mahadevi Caves are the naturally formed caves in thick Nallamala Hills, just above the upstream flow of the river Krishna. The best way to reach these caves is by Motor Boat from Pathala Ganga in Srisailam.
What is name of Srisailam dam?
Srisailam Dam, Officially Called The Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Project, Is A Dam Constructed On The Krishna River. It Is Sandwiched Between Jogulamba Gadwal District, Telangana And Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.