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Sri Bayalu Veerabhadra Swamy
- Every sacred kshetram has a guardian deity known as the Kshetra Palaka.
- He is the Kshetra Palaka of Srisailam and devotees must visit to take his blessings.
- Offering prayers here provides protection and ensures your entire yatra goes smoothly.
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Sakshi Ganapathi Swamy Temple
- Before entering Srisailam town, devotees traditionally visit Sakshi Ganapathi.
- It is believed that Lord Ganapathi keeps a record (“Sakshyam”) of your visit to Srisailam.
- Devotees tell their name and Gothram here to complete the traditional ritual.
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Ankalamma Grama Devatha
- Village diety of Srisailam.
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Hatakeswaram
- This is the sacred place where Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a golden lingam for a devotee.
- It is also believed to be the place where Sri Subramanya Swamy married Valli Devi.
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Sri Lalitha Devi Peetham
- A separate temple dedicated to Goddess Lalitha Devi located near Hatakeswaram.
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Paladhara Panchadhara
- The water here is believed to originate from the five heads and forehead of Lord Shiva.
- Around 150 steps to reach
- This is the sacred place where Sri Adi Shankaracharya wrote the famous “Sivanandalahari”.
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Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum
- A museum that showcases the lifestyle, traditions and culture of the Chenchu tribal community.
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Srisaila Shikharam (Sri Shikhareshwara Swamy Temple)
- Lord Subramanya Swamy resides at this sacred place located near the temple.
- It is believed that every month Subramanya Swamy visits Srisailam to have darshan of his parents.
- Every month Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bhramaramba Devi visit Shikaram to see Subramanya Swamy.
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Mallamma Kanneeru Temple (Hemareddy Mallamma Temple)
- Temple dedicated to Hemareddy Mallamma, a great devotee of Lord Shiva.
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Pathaleswara Swami Temple
- An ancient Shiva temple located near Pathala Ganga.
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Rama Prathista Hanuman Temple
- It is believed that Lord Rama himself installed the idol of Hanuman here.
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- Ghanta Matham
- Vibhuthi Matham
- Rudraksha Matham
- Bheema Shankara Matham
- Sarangadhara Matham
- Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Spoorthi Kendram
- Rudravanam Park
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Krishna river ( Pathala Ganga )
- 500 steps or Can use rope way
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Boating trip to dam
- 9am to 5pm
- Ticket booking at ropeway
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Akkamahadevi caves
- 2hrs journey time , Morning 6am Ticket booking at ropeway , only 100 tickets per day , 8:30am journey via boating starts
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- Srisailam Dam View
- Octopus View Point
- Jungle Safari
- Uma Maheswaram
- Tripuranthakam
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Istakameswari Temple
- The main highlight is the rare idol of Goddess Parvati known as Ista Kameswari.
- The stone idol has a unique soft texture on the forehead which devotees say feels like human skin when touched.
- Devotees gently apply vermilion (sindoor) on the forehead while praying for their wishes.
- The temple is located inside a cave deep in the Nallamala forest, making the journey both spiritual and adventurous.
- Many devotees believe sincere prayers offered here bring blessings and fulfillment of wishes.
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- Offline: Booking starts one day in advance at 8:00 AM at the Nekkanti Jungle Ride counter at Shikaram. Around 104 tickets are issued daily. Devotees often wait overnight to get tickets. Each person can get a maximum of 3 tickets.
- Online: Around 16 tickets are released daily at 11 AM.
- More information: https://nstr.co.in/nekkanti-jungle-ride-istakameswari/
Here is the complete list of important temples, viewpoints, and nearby places to visit in Srisailam. Some locations are within town, while others require additional travel time.
Important: Not all locations are part of the standard sightseeing route.
- Places 1–18 – Covered in standard 4–5 hour sightseeing route
- Places 22–23 – Require additional 1.5 to 4 hours
- Place 24 – Around 6 hours (separate half/full day trip)
- Place 25 – Around 7 hours (separate half/full day trip)
- Place 26 – Around 7 hours (separate half/full day trip)
- Place 27 – Requires forest department ticket; only forest vehicles allowed (private vehicles not permitted)
Planning Your Full Srisailam Trip?
If you are planning a visit to Srisailam, you may also want to check this complete pilgrimage checklist covering travel, darshan planning, accommodation, and temple procedures.