Jyotirlinga 2 of 12 · Andhra Pradesh
Mallikarjuna
मल्लिकार्जुन
Location: Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
Swayambhu (self-manifest)Online booking
Darshan timings
04:30–13:00, 14:30–22:00 IST
Average wait
1–2 hours; 30 mins (Sheeghra Darshan ₹150)
Best season
October–February
Daily visitors
5,000–8,000 (peak Maha Shivratri + Karthika Masam 50k+)
Signature ritual
Maha Mangala Aarti
Time: 04:30 IST
Significance
Both Jyotirlinga (2nd) and Shakti Peetha (Bhramaramba) — extremely rare dual sanctity.
Legend
Lord Shiva and Parvati settled here after Kartikeya left in anger over a swayamvara dispute.
How to reach
Hilltop temple in Nallamala forest. Ghat road from Hyderabad (230 km) / Kurnool (180 km).
Nearest airport: Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (230 km)
Nearest railway: Markapur Road (MRK) — 85 km
Where to stay
APTDC Haritha Hotel Srisailam; Devasthanam choultries.
Abhishekam fee
₹500–1,500 (Rudrabhishek tiers)
VIP darshan
₹150 fast-track
Primary pujas performed here
- Rudrabhishek
- Kumkumarchana
- Maha Nyasa Purvaka Abhishek
What to offer: Vibhuti, kumkum, bilva, jasmine garlands
Dress code
Traditional dhoti/saree mandatory for abhishek
Photo policy
No phones in sanctum
Modern access
Srisailam Devasthanam runs sevatickets.tirumala.org-style online booking.
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote puja with video proof at this Jyotirlinga. Or join the full 12 Jyotirlinga circuit.