Mahashivratri is the main festival celebrated at Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy temple
There are inscriptional evidence from the Satavahana dynasty which place the temple to be existent from the 2nd century. Most modern additions were done during the time of king Harihara I of Vijayanagara EmpThe temple complex covers 2 hectares and houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba being the most prominent.
The temple complex houses many halls; the most notable is the Mukha Mandapa built during the Vijayanagar period. The temple is situated facing East. The center mandapam has several pillars, with a huge idol of Nadikeshwara. The temple is enclosed by tall walls measuring 183 m (600 ft) by 152 m (499 ft) and 8.5 m (28 ft) tall. There are a number of sculptures in the precinct each rising above another.
The Mukamandapa, the hall leading to the sanctum, has intricately sculpted pillars. The shrine where Mallikarjuna is housed is considered the oldest in the temple, dating back to the 7th century. There is a Sahasra linga (1000 linga), believed to have been commissioned by Rama and five other lingams believed to have been commissioned by Pandavas. A mirror hall in the first precinct has images of Nataraja.
The veerashero mandapam and paathalaganga steps was constructed during the time of Reddi Kingdom.
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Rudra Homam
Rudra Homam destroys all evil. Rudra is the leader of all 9 planets and when offers Rudra Homam, they are rid of evil energy, faults in their stars and all birth defects. One can gain great health, prosperity, good fortune and protection through Rudra Homam. In the yoga shala, the Homam takes place at 7.30 am. A single ticket is valid for a couple or a single person. Devasthanam provides puja ingredients and 2 laddoos as prasadam.
Chandi Homam
Chandi is the singular form of Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati. So Chandi Homam pleases all three goddesses. Chandi Homam frees one of lust, anger and jealousy. One gets rid of Rahu dosha and gains great health, prosperity, good fortune if offered Chandi Homam. In the yoga shala, the Homam takes place at 9.30 am. A single ticket is valid for a couple or a single person. Devasthanam provides puja ingredients and laddoos as prasadam.
Chandi Homam frees one of lust, anger and jealousy. One gets rid of Rahu dosha and gains great health, prosperity, good fortune if offered Chandi Homam. In the yoga shala, the Homam takes place at 9.30 am. A single ticket is valid for a couple or a single person.
Valli Devasena Sameta Subramanyeswara Swamy Kalyanam
Sri Sakshi Ganapathi Homam
Leela Kalyanotsavam
There is immense significance to the celestial marriage performed at the main temple of Sri Mallikarjuna Bhramarambika Devi. Somaskanda Murthi(Subramanya Swamy) idol is placed between the god and goddess while performing the Kalyanotsavam. It is known that one gets rid of hurdles in marriage and are blessed with a long and happy married life if offered Kalyanotsavam.
Every evening at the Kalyana mandapam(marriage hall)in the main temple, the Kalyanotsavam is performed. A single ticket is valid for a couple or a single person. Devasthanam provides puja ingredients, uttariyam and laddoos as prasadam.
Kumkumarchana
Ancient wisdom suggests that Kumkum attracts the finest and powerful forces of the universe. Kumkum is also very dear to the Goddess. Worshipping Goddesses through Kumkumarchana pleases her and she showers favourable boons to you.
Kumkumarchana Praakara Mandapam
Mrityunjaya Homam
Abhishekam at Garbhalayam
