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Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

India has twelve Jyotirlingas. It is believed that the God Shiva himself made the place sacred by visiting the Jyotirlingas. Some devotees visit the temple every year to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Jyotirlingas being the holy shrines, has a special place in the hearts of the pilgrims. Many people do know the meaning of Jyotirlinga. What does it stand for? Jyotirlinga means - "pillar or column of light." the symbol - Stambha epitomizes that there is no beginning and no end.

The Shiva devotees have strong faith in Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. It is believed that if devotees take the blessings in the month of sawan then all the difficulties get swayed away and all the desires get fulfilled. Receiving the blessings from the Mallikarjuna, Jyotirlinga bestows individuals with happiness and prosperity. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is in Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas devoted to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.

Mallikarjuna jyotirlinga has its significance in the entire India. It is located in Andhra Pradesh in the Krishna Zilla near the Krishna river on the rock mountain known as the Kailash mountain.

The most significant fact is that on the day of Amavasya or the new moon day, the God Shiva himself visits the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga and on the full moon day or Purnima the Goddess Parvati visits the temple. The month of sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and just by taking the blessings from any one of the twelve jyotirlingas, the troubles of the devotees start vanishing from their lives.

Meaning of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga - If we understand the meaning of the word mallikarjuna, then Mallika means goddess Parvati and Arjun god shiva. It is the jyotirlinga in which the Jyoti of both goddess Parvati and God Shiva are placed.

What is the story behind Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga?

• Master Shiva and his associate Goddess Parvati couldn't make up their minds regarding their children; Ganesha or Kartikeya ought to get hitched first. To figure out who might be somewhat, they set a challenge for the two: whoever would circumvent the world initially would be the victor.
• Ruler Kartikeya quickly set off on his mount, the peacock. Master Ganesha, then again, circumvented his folks asserting that they were the world to him. It is said that dodging one's folks is identical to circumnavigating the globe. Along these lines, he outmaneuvered his sibling and dominated the race. The satisfied guardians wedded their child off to Siddhi (profound forces) and Riddhi (thriving). In certain legends, Buddhi (keenness) is likewise accepted to be his significant other.
• When Lord Kartikeya caught wind of this on his return, he was disturbed and concluded that he would stay unmarried. He left for Mount Krounch and began living there.

Intriguing realities about Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

• Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is unique in that it is both a jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha (an exceptional holy place to Shakti Devi - there are 18 of them), just three such sanctuaries in India. It is acknowledged that Lord Shiva displayed as Arjuna on Amavasya (No moon day) and Goddess Parvati as Mallika on Poornima (full moon day), and therefore the name Mallikarjuna.
• The sanctuary is a work of design with its tall pinnacles and lovely carvings. It is additionally encased inside tall dividers that strengthen it. Enthusiasts accept that meeting this sanctuary brings them riches and popularity.
• It is accepted that Goddess Parvati battled the evil presence of Mahishasura by changing herself into a honey bee. Lovers can, in any case, hear a honey bee humming through an opening in the Bhramaramba sanctuary!
• While this sanctuary has guests consistently, it is ideal for visiting it in the cold weather months, for example, October to February. Visiting it during Mahashivratri (February 21st this year) would be a definite treat for any devotee!
• There is a huge complex inside the Shri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. The huge complex constitutes the two separate shrines of Bhramaramba Devi and Lord Mallikarjuna. Along with the shrines, it also constitutes small shrines like Sahasra Lingeshwara, Uma Maheswara, Ardhanariswara, and Vriddha Mallikarjuna. It also has mandapas and halls with majestic pillars.
• There is an inner courtyard that consists of nine temples known as Nava Brahma. There are majestic walls made of stones with four main gates known as Dwaras.