South India is known for its natural beauty. There are many places in South India that you can enjoy visiting. Especially in this monsoon season, the beauty of South India is worth seeing. As much as South India is known for its beauty, it is also known for its spirituality. Therefore, to enjoy the monsoon days in this holy month of Sawan, today we are going to tell you about the famous Shiva temples of Andhra Pradesh, a state in South India. So let's know about these temples.
* Lord Mallikarjuna Temple
This famous temple of Lord Shiva at Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country and is hence considered very important for the followers of Mahadeva. Apart from being a Jyotirlinga, the temple is also counted among the Ashtadas Maha Shakti Peethas (Eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas) because of the presiding deity Bhramaramba. Due to this unique combination of Jyotirlingam and Maha Sakthi Peetha, this place is considered a sacred pilgrimage center for Hindu devotees.
* Sri Raja Rajeshwar Swami
Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy Temple is an ancient famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple of Lord Shiva is situated in a small town called Vemulavada under the Karimnagar district of the state (now Telangana). The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Raja Rajeswara Swamy enshrined here in the form of a blue-colored Shiva Lingam.
* Bhimeswara Swamy Temple
Bhimeswara Swamy Temple is one of the most important Shiva temples in South India. This place is a holy place for Hindus, as this temple is counted among Shiva Pancharams and 'Ashtadas Maha Sakthi Peeth'. Hence this temple is not only a famous Shiva Khetram but also an important Sakthi Peeth.
* Shri Kalahasti Temple
Sri Kalahasti Temple, located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, is counted among the most prominent Shiva temples in the state. This holy temple is situated on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River in the city and is very close to the famous Tirupati. Looking at history, it is known that this temple was built in the 12th century during the reign of the Chola dynasty. Lord Shiva is believed to be present in this ancient temple in the form of Vayu, who is worshiped in the form of Kalahasteshwar.
