More About Bhramaramba Devi Shaktipeeth

According to Hindu mythology, after Sati's self-immolation, Lord Shiva carried her body and performed the Tandava dance in grief. During this cosmic dance, her Right Anklet fell at the site where the Bhramaramba Devi Temple now stands. This makes it a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus, and devotees come here to seek blessings for love, devotion, and spiritual growth.

Skanda Puranam and Srisaila Khandam beautifully describe the origin and divine form of Parvati Devi which is known as Bhrahmaramba Devi. Once upon a time, a Raakshas called Arunasura performed an Upasana in the name of Gayatri Devi. He wished for immortality to which Gayatri Devi said she would not be able to grant such a wish and only Lord Brahma would be able to do it. Taking the advice, Arunasura started his intense Tapasya to please Lord Brahma by reciting 'Om Brahma Devaya Namaha'. His prayers reached all the worlds and the troubled gods met with Lord Brahma and requested him to do something about it. Lord Brahma appears before Arunasura and asks him what his wish was. Upon hearing about immortality, Lord Brahma says that such a wish is against the principles of the universe and asks him to request another wish instead. Arunasura after deep thought says he shall never face death because of 2 legged or 4 legged living beings. Brahma grants his wish. Arunasura who considered himself immortal and unbeatable proceeds to trouble people and doesn't spare the gods too. The gods who were fed up with his antics share their concerns with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Parvathi Devi takes the incarnation of a thousand bees(Bhramara) and kills the cruel Arunasura. The happy gods request the goddess to take the form of Bhramaramba in her favourite place so that they can worship her for eternity. Parvati Devi chooses Srisailam to reside as Bhrahmaramba Devi as Srisailam is also dear to Lord Shiva. Since then, Bhrahmaramba Devi resides here to bless all her devotees.

How to reach Bhramaramba Devi Shaktipeeth?

• By Air Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (200 km). Taxis and buses are available from the airport to Srisailam.
• By Rail The closest stations are Malkajgiri (150 km) and Nagarjunasagar (160 km). Taxis and buses are available from these stations.
• By Bus Srisailam is well-connected by bus from major cities like Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Kurnool.
• By Road Srisailam is about 200 km from Hyderabad via NH44. It is also accessible by road from Vijayawada and Kurnool.

Bhramaramba Devi Shaktipeeth Services

Temple ticket price for sparsh/special/VIP darshan (which available)

• Alankara Darshan (Single Person Only) ₹500
• AthiSheeghr  Darshan (Only Alankara Darshan ) ₹300
• Sheeghr Darshan ₹150
• Sparsh Darshan ₹500

Temple pooja price list/pujas performed

• Special Abhishekam: ₹1000
• Ganapathi Abhishekam: ₹300
• Rudra Homam: ₹1200
• Maha Mrityunjaya Homam: ₹500
• Navagraha Homam: ₹508
• Vehicle Pooja: ₹520
• Pallaki Seva: ₹220
• Ekantha Seva: ₹120

Procedure for online ticket booking (if available)

You can book darshan tickets and other services online through the official website of Srisailam Devasthanam: https://www.srisailadevasthanam.org/

Bhramaramba Devi Shaktipeeth Aarti Timings

• Morning Aarti 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM
• Evening Aarti 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Tourist Places

Places Near Bhrahmaramba Devi Shaktipeeth, Srisailam

• Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
• Srisailam Dam
• Shikharam Hill
• Kundurgu Waterfalls
• Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple

Other Religious Places Near Srisailam

• Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
• Siddheshwara Temple
• Jwalamukhi Temple

Local Food Speciality of Bhrahmaramba Devi Shaktipeeth 

• Pesarattu
• Mirchi Bajji
• Bobbatlu
• Sakkinalu
• Pulihora
• Avakaya
• Andhra-style Vegetable Curry