Swamarg
Andhra Pradesh

Srisailam

History at a glance

  1. AD 953-1323
    The Kakatiyas contribute further.
  2. Medieval
    Reddy kings and Vijayanagara emperors patronise the temple. One source also names CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI among those who worshipped here and contributed.
  3. Mythological
    Shiva and Parvati follow Kartikeya to the hill after he leaves in anger over the contest with Ganesha, and remain there as Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba.
  4. Mythological
    Bhramaramba takes the form of a bee to destroy the demon Arunasura.
  5. 1st century AD
    The earliest known historical mention of Srisailam hill appears in PULUMAVI'S NASIK INSCRIPTION.
  6. AD 624-848
    The Chalukyas contribute to the temple's development.

Best time to visit

October to February — curated for this destination
Coming up nationwide
  • In 11 daysGandhi Jayanti · 2 October
  • In 28 daysDurga Ashtami / Maha Navami · 19 October
  • In 29 daysDussehra (Vijayadashami) · 20 October
  • In 38 daysKarwa Chauth · 29 October

Real dates, not AI-drafted — sourced from the Hindu Panchang, same for every destination.

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