Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam, India

A popular place to visit in Srisailam is the Bhramaramba Devi Temple. Being one of the 18 shakthi peethas in India, this temple is a must visit for every devotee who come for Srisailam tour. Located on the Nallamala Hills, Bhramaramba Devi Temple is within the temple complex of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

Bhramaramba Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhramarambika, a form of Goddess Parvati. Goddess Bhramarambika is the consort of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. In this temple, goddess is worshiped in the form of Brahmani Shakti. The idol of the Goddess has eight arms and is wearing a silk sari. Inside the garbha griha of the temple, there is an idol of Lopamudra, wife of saint Agastya. There is a sri yantra in front of garbha griha.

The word Bhramaramba means “Mother of Bees”. As per the legend, Goddess Bhramaramba has released thousands of bees with six legs to kill the demon Arunasura.

History of Bhramaramba Devi Temple, Srisailam

There are many legends associated with the Bhramaramba Devi Temple. As per the most popular legend, Arunasura, a demon, was an ardent devotees of Lord Brahma. Pleased with his unwavering dedication, Lord Brahma blessed him with the powers that he can not be killed by any two or four legged living being. After receiving the boon, Arunasura started causing problems to devas and saints. Because of his immense powers, devas couldn’t defeat him. Owing this, they went to Goddess Durga and pleased her to protect them. As an answer to their request, Goddess Durga took the form of Bhramari or Bhramarambika and created thousands of six legged bees that killed the demon. Later Goddess stayed back in the form Bramarambika in Srisailam.