About Shikaresvara Temple
Shikaresvara Temple is atop the highest point (2830 feet) called Shikaram, in Nallamala Hill of Srisailam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Local people believe, the Lord Shiva in this temple has great healing power and fulfills all their wishes. From this point, Shikaram, you can catch enthralling view of natural scenes and landscapes and gushing River Krishna. The temple has Garbha Griha, 16 pillared Mukhmandapam, and Antaralaya. You have to climb 150 stone steps to reach the temple. Here you can see Reddy Kings built a tank (Pushkarini) and also the stone stepswere also constructed by the Reddy Kings in 13th century.
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Places to Visit near Shikaresvara Temple
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
1.7 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is considered as one among the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples is located in the middle of Nallamala Hills surrounded by dense...
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Hathakesvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
6.9 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
Small but architecturally beautiful temple, Hathakesvara Temple is located on the foothills of Nallamala Hills in Srisailam. The temple is...
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Srisailam Dam, Andhra Pradesh
16.8 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
India’s third largest Hydroelectric Project, Srisailam dam was constructed across River Krishna when it flows through Srisailam of Kurnool...
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Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh
*39.1 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
Nagarjunakonda, an island in Guntur district is actually a historical Buddhist town. In ancient period, this place was termed as Sri Parvata. The...
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Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh
*39.5 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
Nallamala Hills located in Eastern Ghats have rocky terrain and surrounded by dense forests. The Srisailam Dam is main attraction of the region....
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Akka Mahadevi caves, Andhra Pradesh
45 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
The visit to Akka Mahadevi Caves is going to be enthralling part of visiting the Srisailam. You have to reach Patal Ganga using a ropeway. In...
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Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
54.2 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
Covering approximately 3568 square kilometers, Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Srisailam Sanctuary or formerly called Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam...
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Mallela Theertham, Andhra Pradesh
57.6 km from Shikaresvara Temple - See map
Deep within the thick deciduous forest lays the Mallela Theertham. The bumpy road and 250 muddy steps lead you down the valley to reach the...
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