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6 Famous Shakti Peethas in South India

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” There are temples you visit… and then there are temples that stay with you. The Shakti Peethas belong to the second kind. Born from the story of Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva’s unimaginable grief, these sacred sites are believed…

Times Life · Feb 27

4 Ancient Shiva Temples Linked to the 12 Jyotirlingas

“सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाथं च श्रीशैले मल्लिकार्जुनम्। उज्जयिन्यां महाकालम् ओंकारे ममलेश्वरम्॥” There is something deeply humbling about standing inside an ancient Shiva temple. The stone feels cold, the bells echo through centuries, and the fragrance of incense seems unchanged from what devotees might have experienced a thousand years ago. These are not…

Times Life · Feb 20

‘Prabhotsavam’ marks Maha Sivaratri celebrations at Srisailam temple

The Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam at Srisailam in Nandyal district and Srikalahastheeswara Swamy temple in Srikalahasti of Tirupati district witnessed huge footfalls on the occasion of ‘Maha Sivaratri’ on March 8 (Friday).

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Maha Kumbhabhishekam begins at Srisailam temple

The 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ceremony begins at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam temple in Srisailam, featuring a golden chariot donation.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

NDSA teams to do safety inspection of Srisailam, Nagarjunasagar dams

Separate teams from NDSA will inspect Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar dams for safety, submitting reports to Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

KRMB convenes meet on Srisailam, Sagar management protocols tomorrow

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh dispute over handing over joint projects to Krishna River Management Board.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Srisailam temple suspends several sevas in view of heavy rush during Kartheeka Masam

The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh has dispensed with several sevas (rituals) in view of the heavy turnout of devotees during the auspicious Kartheeka Masam.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Nallamala brims with leopards, yet no man-animal conflict

In Kurnool, Nallamala forests have 6K sq. km & human population inhabiting villages & buffer zones remain largely unaffected by man-animal conflict. Leopards sightings have been rampant near villages, but no mauling of villagers reported in last decade. Unique terrain of hills & valleys, rivulets & antelope population prevent leopards…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Dasara celebrations begin on a grand note at Srisailam temple

The Navaratri Brahmotsavams began on a grand note at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam on October 15 (Sunday). The temple is one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga temples and Ashtadasa Shakti Peethams in India. Bhramaramba Devi, the consort of Lord Shiva, will be adorned with the Navadurga alankaram during the…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Niranjan Reddy accuses Opposition parties of stymieing PRLIS progress

Minister Reddy accuses Opp. of venomous campaign against PRLIS. Justified shift of source from Jurala to Srisailam due to higher storage capacity. Opp. filed petitions, complaints & cases to oppose project. PRLIS works to gain momentum with overcoming of hurdles & Penta Reddy leading execution. Kalwakurthy LI scheme launched with…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023