Andhra Pradesh
Kurnool district
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Mallikarjuna Temple
“Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh”
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple or Srisailam Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deities Shiva and Parvati, located at Srisailam, Nandyal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is significant to the Hindu sects of both Shaivism and Shaktism as this temple is referred to as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams of Shiva, as well as one of the fifty two Shakta pithas, centres of the Hindu goddess. Shiva is worshiped as Mallikarjuna and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Bhramaramba.
Srisailam Dam
“Dam in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India”
The Srisailam Dam is a gravity dam built on the confluence of Tungabhadra River and Krishna River. Its hydroelectric power station is India's 2nd largest by capacity. It is located in the Nallamala Hills near the temple town Srisailam.
Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Temple
“Hindu temple in Kurnool, India”
The Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Temple is a Ganapathi temple located in Mayuri Greenland, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Other districts in Andhra Pradesh
Photo credits
- Mallikarjuna Temple: Chintohere · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons