Shakti Peeth 25 of 51 · India · Andhra Pradesh
Shri Shail (Srisailam)
श्री शैल
Location: Srisailam, Nallamala forest
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Bhramaramba
Bhairava (Shiva)
Mallikarjuna
Body part fallen
Neck
Darshan timings
04:30–13:00, 14:30–22:00 IST
Best season
October–February
Daily visitors
5,000–8,000 (Shivratri 50k+)
Modern access
Online booking via sevatickets portal.
Signature ritual
Maha Mangala Aarti + Bhramaramba Devi Darshan combined
Significance
Both Jyotirlinga (Mallikarjuna) and Shakti Peeth (Bhramaramba). Extremely rare dual sanctity.
Legend
Sati's neck fell here. Bhramaramba = "bee-goddess" who took form of 6 bees to fight demon.
How to reach
Hyderabad (230 km) road. Markapur Road station (85 km).
Navratri special
Maha Shivratri + Devi Navratri both major
Primary pujas performed here
- Mallikarjuna Rudrabhishek
- Bhramaramba Kumkumarchana
- Combined Devi-Shiva puja
- Maha Nyasa
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.