Srisailam (Akka-Mahadevi Caves)

Srisailam is a holy town and mandal, situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of River Krishna, about 232 km south of Hyderabad.

Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (a form of Shiva) and Devi Bhramaramba (a form of Parvathi) is located here and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Srisailam Dam, located about 245 km from Hyderabad and 132 km from Nandyal, is a multipurpose dam has been built across River Krishna and caters to the irrigation and power needs of the state.

During 12th Century A.D. this cave appeared to have attained it’s present name Akka Mahadevi caves after the famous ascetic, lyricist and philosopher, Akka Mahadevi who hailed from Karnataka. It is believed that Akka Mahadevi did penance in this cave and worshipped the Sivalinga that naturally existed in the deep and dark end of the cave.
The A.P. Tourism Department has arranged Motor Boats for visitors to see these caves.


The journey is carried out through the River Krishna, which is itself a scenic beauty surrounded by green mountains...

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Nagarjuna Sagar (Nagarjuna Konda)

Nagarjuna Sagar is one of the biggest dam of Andhra Pradesh. Its a sweet water dam. Its so huge that if I say it an Ocean, no one will deny it. On the Nagarjuna Sagar there is an Island named Nagarjuna Konda, where the excavations of the Indian Civilisation(Neolithic Age) are kept. The journey is really awesome, and the best part is the island, its natural beauty & of course the museum where the excavations are kept. One will just be amazed...

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