Mallikarjuna Temple also simply known as Srisailam Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Srisailam in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
It is significant to the Hindu sects of both Shaivam as this temple is referred to as one of the twelve Jyothirlingas of Lord Shiva. Here Parvati is worshiped as "Mallika" and Shiva is worshipped as "Arjuna", represented by the lingam
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 Empire The veerasheromandapam and paathalaganga steps was constructed during the time of Reddi Kingdom.
SRISAILAM MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE ! NALLAMALA FOREST
