Uma Maheswaram Temple

About Uma Maheswaram Temple

Uma Maheswaram Temple is dedicated to deity Lord Shiva. It is located in Nallamala forest range near Mannanur Village, Amrabad Mandal. It belongs to the reign of Maurya Chandragupta. The temple contains a Shivalinga, which has two colours – white on one side and red on the other. The deity in this temple is believed to have spotted in naturally formed cave. The continuous water flow from the hillocks on this beautiful temple, gives an impression as if Goddess Ganga is bestowing her purity here. There is a huge tank near the temple. It is the northern gateway of Srisailam – one of the Jyotirlingas. It is at the top of the hill covered by huge trees.

The hill ranges shields the temple. The temperature around the temple is below normal round the year. It is popularly known as Poor Man’s Ooti. Papanasanam is around 200 m away from the sanctum sanctorum, where water comes out underneath the huge rocks all through the year. Thousands of devotees visit this place to washout their sins and to get their wishes come true.

Timings to visit

9.30AM to 4.00PM

Best time to visit

Shivaratri, Masa Shivaratri which comes every month, Dasara, Karthikamasam

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