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One fine afternoon ( april 1985 ) my boss and myself were traveling across the Srisailam town. He being a devout follower of Shiva got down and visited a small miniscule looking temple with huge tree. He said it was one of the famous jyotilinga places in India. I was not impressed by the structure which was simple to the core. It is believed that tigers and bears used to freely roam around the temple premises. The temple itself was opened to piligrims two days in a year on the Shankranti and Mahashivaratri days in a year. No wonder my boss prayed outside the temple and just circumbulated the tree and returned quickly to continue the journey towards Hyderabad. It is a fact that Srisailam was re-discovered with the 52 kms ghat road that was re-linked to the world, thanks to the dam construction at Srisailam. Srisailam is named because of sacred Bilva trees availability in abundance, surrounding the valley and hills of Nallamalai. The plateau is in the form of Sri Chakra. Rajeev Gandhi tiger sanctuary is housed in these Nallamalai ranges, surprisingly devoid of any safari. Srisailam is located at an altitude of 476 meters. The presiding deity of this holy shrine is Lord Shiva known as Mallikarjuna. The Mahalinga is believed to be Svyambu Linga or naturally formed cylindrical stone. Srisailam is also know as the Dakshin Kasi in view of the flowing Krishnariver in a deep gorge like valley. The river flows from Alampur in Mehboonagar district to Srisailam and beyond towards Nagarjunsagar. The dam on this river was commissioned for construction by J.Nehru on 24th July 1963. The dam has a height of 791 feet and width of 1680 feet. It produces 150 MW and 110 MW at peak power generation. The dam is supposed to have displaced 117 villages, out of which 86 villages got submerged, who were re-located. 26784 familes were displaced and re-habilitated. HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE : According to Talagunda inscription Mayursharma went to Kanchi ( Pallava capital ) to pursue his vedic studies along with his guru. He was humiliated and insulted by a Pallava guard. In a swift rage, he decided to give up his Brahminic studies and took to sword to avenge his insult. So goes the inscription :  The hand dexterous in grasping the kusha grass, fuel and stone, ladle, melted butter and the oblation vessel, unsheathed a flaming sword eager to conquer the land  Mayursharma retreated to Shriparvatha ( Srisailam ) and began to prepare for the battle against the Pallavas. He thus carved out a niche and ultimately the Pallavas were compelled to recognize his warrior like qualities. Thus Mayursharma carved himself KadamaKingdom( 345  365 ) In honour of the Lord he established a small temple at the place of his reformation. The Shikara or the simple gopurams adjescent to the main temple points to Kadamba architecture. AKKAMAMAHADEVI CAVE TEMPLE Inorder to visit this place one has to board a ropeway in Srisailam and be ferried away by APSTDC boat and reach this destination. On sharing basis Rs 180/- per head is charged including the Ropeway fee of Rs 30/-. The entire journey takes around 3 hours which includes trekking to and fro along with a guide provided by tourism board. LOCATION :After the construction of the Srisailam dam the roads leading to the temple has gained prominence. One route passes through Alampur, Atmakur, Dronala, Chintala, Shikaram and Srisailam which is approximately 165 kms. Another route which originates from Kurnool, Atmakur, Dronala, Chintala and Srisailam, which is 182 kms. The next route is down south one can travel to Ananathpur, Tadipatri, Nandyal, Giddalur, Markapur cross, Dronala, and Srisailam. The last approach is from Hyderabadto Srisailam. The nearest railway head is Markapur, and the distance is approximately 85 kms. PL Note : Details posts & video visit my blogspot About this Blogger
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