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SRISAILAM : Apart from the privilege of being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Srisailam lays claim to significant references in may ancient texts, beginning from Vyasa's epic, Mahabaharata. In 'Vana Parvata” of Mahabharata, it is said that Siva abids with Paravati in Srisailam and that Brahma also stays there there along with other Gods. Adi Sankara (500 BC) proclaims in his Dwadasa linga Stotra that the presiding deity at Srisailam, Lord Mallikarajuna, helps men cross the ocean of attachment (samarsa). Siva's consort Bhramaramba is hailed by Sankara as “Divine and auspicious mother, Gayatri, daughter of the Himalayas and as one worshipped by Ganga , Gowtami and Garga.”

Two striking features of Srisailam are the numerous reliefs carve on stone, which adorn the parkaras rising to a height of 20 ft and huge compound wall. Another 'Unusual' feature of the temple is free access to people of all castes for the main temple where they can even touch the Sivalinga. Srisalam Project, one of the biggest hydel projects, with the dam stretching 512 metres. How to reach: located 180 kms from Kurnool & from Hyderabad , it is well connected by road & rail.