On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Srisailam, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. This temple is one of the most sacred in the country, known for housing one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and one of the 52 Shakti Peeths dedicated to Goddess Bhramaramba. Interestingly, it is the only temple where both exist together. Scroll down for more details.
About Srisailam Temple In Andhra Pradesh
Prayed at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam at Srisailam. Prayed for the well-being and good health of my fellow Indians. May everyone be happy and prosperous. pic.twitter.com/gUzqR7I2MB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 16, 2025
The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam is also known as the Srisailam Temple, nestled in Andhra Pradesh. The history of this temple goes way back to when Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about his most loved place besides Kailasa. To which Lord Shiva chose Srisailam. At this temple, Shiva and Shakti reside in the forms of Sri Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba.
Srisailam is a special temple in Indian spirituality that combines two highly sacred shrines in one place. Among the 12 Jyotirlingas, the Mallikarjuna Swamy Lingam at Srisailam is considered the second most important. At the same time, the temple also houses the Bhramaramba Devi temple, which is the sixth among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas dedicated to Goddess Shakti. The temple is also known by many names, including Srigiri, Sirigiri, Sriparvatam, and Srinagam.
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More About This Temple
The significance of this temple stretches across different ages of Indian mythology: Narasimhaswamy visited it in Satyayugam, Lord Rama and Sita in Tretayugam, and the five Pandavas in Dvaparayugam. Over the centuries, many sages, yogis, kings, poets, spiritual teachers, and ordinary devotees have visited the temple to seek blessings and spiritual guidance. Even today, this temple is one of the sacred places in India that attracts many devotees every year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited this temple ahead of inaugurating several infrastructure and industrial projects worth around ₹13,430 crore. It includes industry, road and rail infrastructure, power transmission, defence manufacturing, and petroleum and natural gas, reported IndiaTV. These projects aim to boost regional connectivity, promote industrial growth, and support socio-economic development across Andhra Pradesh.
So, when you’re in Andhra Pradesh, don’t forget to add this temple to your itinerary.
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