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Hindu temple · Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh

Mallikarjuna, Srisailam

Shiva and Bhramaramba; a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestMahashivratri
Nearest airportKurnool (KJB)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A forest temple above the Krishna river in the Nallamala hills, unusual for being both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Kurnool (KJB), about 86 km, Hyderabad (HYD), about 138 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Kurnool railway station (KRNT), about 93 km. Smaller stations may be closer.

Tips before you go

  • The road passes through a tiger reserve and closes at night.
  • Hyderabad is about 4.5 hours away.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

The 12 Jyotirlingas

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mallikarjuna, Srisailam?
Mallikarjuna, Srisailam is in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh.
How do I reach Mallikarjuna, Srisailam?
The nearest airport on our list is Kurnool (KJB), about 86 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Kurnool railway station, about 93 km away.
What is the best time to visit Mallikarjuna, Srisailam?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Mahashivratri.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Mallikarjuna, Srisailam?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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