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Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga Yatra, Mallikarjuna Temple, Mallikarjuna in Andhra Pradesh, Information on Mallikarjuna Temple

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Dwadash Jyotirlings - Mallikarjun(Shrishailam) - Introduction

 

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Mallikarjun, the second Jyotirling of Shiv, is situated on the Shri Shail Mountain in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
    
Shri Shail is the northern part of the Nallamalai range, the southern part being called as Kailash. It is also known as Shri Parvat or Shrigiri.
    
Currently this region is protected under the Project Tiger.
    
This holy place is one where entry and worship is open for all, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, faith, or gender.
    
This is a sacred site for those belonging to the Lingayat faith. It is believed that Shripati, one of the Panchacharyas, appeared from this Jyotirling.
   
For the Shakt followers, it is an important Shakti Peeth and the site of Bhramarambha Devi who is considered as one among the 18 Mahashaktis of Durga.
The entire area is inhabited by the Chenchu tribes who, even today, continue to live with their primitive culture, primitive tradition, and primitive beliefs.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to regional beliefs, Shri, the daughter of a sage, worshipped and pleased Shiv on this mountain. It has been named Shri Parvat after her.
    
 Regarding the Jyotirling, Shiv Puran says that Shiv and Parvati came here to pacify their upset son Kartikeya, and installed themselves as a Jyotirling.
    
According to the temple inscriptions, this divine Jyotirling was found by Chandravati, the daughter of a local king, who built the grand temple here.
   
It has been referred to as the site of Devi Madhavi in the Puran.
    
The Van Parv of Mahabharat states that an individual who worships Mallikarjun Jyotirling does not have to take a rebirth.
    
The Shiv Puran states that worship and puja performed here fulfils all the desires of an individual.
   
According to some Puranas, Goddess Durga took the form of a Bhramar (bee) and killed a demon called Arunasur, lending her the name of Bhramarambha Devi.
   
Various religious scriptures refer to the place as a Shiv site where Hiranyakashyap (Prahlad’s father), Lord Ram, and the Pandavas also worshipped Shiv.
 

Historical Facts

History: 
   
The history of Shri Shailam is very ancient and finds a mention in the Shiv Puran, Ling Puran, Skand Puran as well as the Ramayan and the Mahabharat.
   
The first historical reference of the place is found in the Nasik inscription of the Satvahan king, Pulmavi.
   
After the Satvahans, the Ikshvakus of Nagarjunkonda gained control over the region.
   
Harshvardhan’s composition mentions about Shri Kanthdas-a siddh, as the guru of Udayan.
   
Shankaracharya visited the place in the ninth century and referred to it as the second Jyotirling in his Lingastrotam.
   
The actual development of the temple took place during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal when Princess Myala built the main temple in 1230 A.D. and Prataprudra Dev donated a number of villages to meet the temple expenses.
   
The Reddys (Prolacha Amma Reddy) built 853 steps from the temple up to Patalganga in the 14th century.
   
Harihar-II of the Vijaynagar Empire built the main mandap in 1405 A.D. while Krishnadevrai built the eastern gopuram.
   
After his escape from Aurangzeb’s captivity, when Shivaji came here in 1667 A.D. as a part of his pilgrimage itinerary, he built the northern gopuram.
 

Main Places To See

Main Places To See: 
   
Mallikarjun Temple:
 
Rested on 2 huge stone walls, this temple is adorned with images of animals. The renowned, 8-inch tall Shiv Jyotirling is housed in this temple.
    
Bhramarambha Temple:
 
Situated near the main temple, this is a Shakti Peeth with the 8-faced idol of Devi. The kumkum puja performed by married women has a great spiritual significance.
    
Sakshi Ganpati Temple:
 
This temple is situated at about 2 km from the market place. The Ganesh here is considered as the sakshi (witness) of an individual’s visit to the pilgrimage; hence he is the first to be worshipped.
    
Shikhareshwar Temple:
 
This is a Shiv Temple situated on the highest peak of the region.
   
Patalganga:
  The deep gorge of the Krishna River is famous as Patalganga which can be reached by steps from the main temple.
 

Main Festivals

Main Festivals: 
   
The Chenchu priests also play an important role in the temple management along with the Brahmins and the Lingayats. Here, festivals of the great tradition as well as small tradition are celebrated; a few of them are as follows:
Mahashivratri (Brahmotsav)  :  Magh month (February-March)
Ugadi  :  Chaitra month (March-April)
Sankranti  :  Magh month (January)
Kartik Mahotsav  :  Kartik month (November)
   
 
The most important festival however is Mahashivratri.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
 Category  General
 Name  Bhupal Hotel
 Address  D. No. 40 / 383, Park Road, Bhupal Complex, Kurnool - 518 001,  Andhra Pradesh
 Telephone  +91 - 8518 - 222 266 
   
 
 Category  Medium
 Name  S. V. Regency Hotel
 Address  40 / 581, A, S. V. Complex, Railway Station Road,
 Kurnool - 518 004, Andhra Pradesh
 Telephone  +91 - 8518 - 248 212 
 Fax  +91 - 8518 - 248 182
   
 
 Category  Medium
 Name  Raj Vihar
 Address  Bellary Road, Kurnool - 518 001, Andhra Pradesh
 Telephone  +91 - 8518 - 220 702
    
 
 Category  High
 Name  Punnami Shri Shailam
 Address  Near Lord Mallikarjun Temple, Shri Shailam, Dist. Kurnool,  Andhra Pradesh
 Telephone  +91 - 8524 - 288 311
 Web Site  www.tourisminap.com
   
 
 Category  High
 Name  Maurya Inn Hotel
 Address  40/304, Bhagya Nagar, Near New Bus Stand, Kurnool - 518 001,  Andhra Pradesh
 Telephone  +91 - 08518 - 224 999
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  470 metres  90 -120 mm
 17˚ N  79˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum   29  31  35  37  39  34  30  29  30  30  29  28
 Minimum  15  17  20  24  26  24  22  22  22  20  16  13
   
 
Important Informations
Shri Parvat is situated to the right of the Krishna River at 232 km from Hyderabad. Here, the Krishna River creates a deep gorge.
Tourists visit Shri Shail all year round but the ideal time for a visit is between October and March.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 08524
 Puja Timings
 6.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m., 6.00 - 8.30 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 8518 - 221 001  and 100
 Ambulance  +91 - 8518 - 255 499 
 Hospital  
  Gauri Gopal Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
 D. No. 46 - 87, Budhwar Peta, Kurnool - 518 002,  
 Andhra Pradesh
 Tel: +91 - 8518 - 255 499  / 255 689
 Vijay Hospital
 Avenue Colony, Nandyal Road, Kurnool - 518 002,
 Andhra Pradesh
 Currency  Exchange
 Andhra Bank
 Shri Shailam, Andhra Pradesh - 518 101
 Tel: +91 - 8524 - 287 161 
 State Bank of India
 Shri Shailam Project Township,
 Shri Shailam - 518 102, Andhra Pradesh
 Tel: +91 - 8524 - 286 024 
 ATM Centre
 State Bank of India
 Shop No. 6, Satyanarayan Raju Complex,
 Near Police Station, Malikipuram - 533 253,
 Andhra  Pradesh
 Post Office
 Mallikarjunahalli Branch Office, Dist. Kurnool,
 Pin Code - 518 396
 Tourist Office
  Punnami Tourist Complex, Kurnool,
 Tel: +91 - 8518 - 253 655  / 252 210
 Shopping
 Forest products and Ayurvedic herbs can be bought   from   here. Lingayat Shaivs can buy Shivlings in   various    shapes and sizes from the market place.   Handicraft   items made by the local tribes and honey   can  be bought   from the Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Art   Museum situated   at some distance to the north of   the   temple.
   
 
Food
Shri Bhramarambha Mallikarjun Swami Canteen is an ideal place for economical yet good food in Shri Shailam where South Indian food is served in a natural environment. Gungura chutney must definitely be tried with the food.
 

Travel Planner

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- तिरुपति
- हैदराबाद
- बंगलौर
- चेन्नई
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Tirupati  TPTY
 Kurnool Town  KRNT
 Hyderabad  HYB
 Chennai Central  MAS
 Bangalore Cant.  BNC
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Tirupati  Bangalore  247 km
 Chennai  128 km
 Hyderabad  525 km
 Kurnool  329 km
 Mallikarjun

 

  Hyderabad  238 km
 Kurnool  6 km
 Chennai  455 km
 Bangalore  355 km

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