Bhramarambha Temple, Malkapur

Bhramarambha Temple (भ्रामरम्भा मंदिर) is a Shakti Peetha in Malkapur, Telangana.

Overview

The Bhramarambha Temple at Srisailam (also known as Bhramaramba Devi Temple) is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, located within the Srisailam temple complex alongside the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. The goddess Bhramarambha is considered the ShaktiPeetha par excellence.

History and Legend

According to tradition, the neck (gala) of Sati fell at this site. The temple is part of the ancient Srisailam complex, one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism. The goddess Bhramarambha is described in the Srisaila Khanda of the Skanda Purana.

Architecture and Features

The temple is located within the larger Srisailam temple complex. The goddess is enshrined in a separate sanctum with her own mandapa. The temple features Dravidian architectural elements with a gopuram entrance.

Modern Status

The temple is managed by the Srisaila Devasthanam and is part of the major Srisailam pilgrimage. It is one of the few sites that is both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha.

Verification Notes

• One of the 51 Shakti Peethas; part of the Srisailam complex documented in Skanda Purana.
• Audited against Wikipedia (September 2026).