Epic Story Srisailam Temple,Kurnool District Andhra Pradesh

Epic Story Srisailam Temple

Epic Story Srisailam Temple when Shiva and Parvati decided to find suitable brides for the sons, Ganesha and kartikeya argued as to who is to get wedded first. History Of Srisailam Temple Lord Shiva bade that the one who goes round the world in Pradakshinam could get married first.

 

Epic Story Srisailam Temple

 

About Srisailam Temple the time Lord Kartikeya could go round the world on his vahana, Lord Ganesha went round his parents 7 times (for according to Shastras, going in pradakshinam round one’s parents is equivalent to going once round the world (Bhupradakshinam).

 

Epic Story Srisailam Temple

 

Sevas And Poojas Of Srisailam Temple Lord Siva got Buddhi(intellect), Siddhi (spiritual power), and Riddhi (prosperity) married to Lord Ganesha. kartikeya on his return was enraged and went away to stay alone on Mount Kravunja in the name of Kumarabrahmachari. On seeing his father coming over to pacify him, he tried to move to another place, but on the request of the Devas, stayed close by.

 

Epic Story Srisailam Temple

 

The place where Lord Siva and Parvati stayed came to be known as Shrishailam. Lord Siva visits Lord Kartikeya on Amavasya day & Parvati Devi on Poornima. The temple is situated facing East. The center mandapam has several pillars, with a huge idol of Nadikeshwara.

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