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Srisailam is a sacred town, located in the Nallamala Hills of Kurnool District.
The Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples. The temple has 4 gateways in 4 directions and these directions are the tripuranthakam, siddhavatam, almapur and umamaheshwaram.
The Akka Mahadevi Caves are named after the famous philosopher, Akka Mahadevi. It is believed that Akka Mahadevi did penance in this cave and also worshipped the Shivalinga at the end of the cave. The Andhar Pradesh Tourism Department has arranged boats, so that the visitors can see these caves.
The Srisailam Dam was built on the river Krishna and is 512 metres long. Initially, the dam was built to generate hydropower, but later it was also used for irrigation and water supply.
| Population: |
23,257 [2001] |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
Hyderabad (150 km), Raichur (161 km), Guntur (171 km) and Vijayawada (193 km) |
| How to reach: |
Srisailam By Air
The nearest major airport to Srisailam is Hyderabad International Airport. This airport is in Shamshabad and is about 136 km from Srisailam
Srisailam By Train
Markapur Road, which is 62 km away from Srisailam
Srisailam By Bus
Well connected by road. |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
Bhramaramba Devi Temple, Hathakesvara Temple, Sakshi Ganapati Temple, Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Shikaresvara Temple, Srisailam Dam, Srisailam sanctuary. |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
Temple, Dam and Sanctuary. |
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