Srisailam Temple, Kurnool(Andhra Pradesh)

The Mallikarjuna Temple is located atop the Nallamala Hills, on the banks of the Krishna River. Mallikarjuna Srisailam is one of twelve Jyotirlingas. There are two temple complexes one dedicated to Mallikarjuna and the other to the Devi Bhramarambha.

Legend...

According to Shiva Purana, when Ganesha was married before Karthikeya, Karthikeya got angry and went to Kraunch Mountain. Shiva and Parvati Devi tried to comfort him but could not stop him from leaving. Depressed, Shiva took the form of Jyotirlinga and settled on top of the mountain.

It is assumed that Shiva appeared in a column of burning light. In addition, the Lingam is swayambhu.

This is one of eighteen Shakti Peethas of Parvati Devi. Krishna River here is called Patal Ganga. One has to go down 852 stairs to reach the river.