Day 07 - Visit to Mahanandi, Srisailya as on 21-Nov-2019

Mahanandi Temple, is located Nallamala Hills near Nandyal one of the Nava Nandis. The main temple is surrounded by three pools: two small pools at the entrance and one big pool inside the temple itself. Could spend 2 hours and it was a quick darshan before proceeding to Srisailya.

Mahanandi Temple

Srisailya is one of the twelve Jyothirlingas of Lord Shiva and as one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas of goddess Parvati. Shiva is worshiped as Mallikarjuna, and is represented by the lingam.  It is the only temple in India which is revered as both Jyotirlinga and Shaktipeeth.

Mallikarjun Temple