Srisailam, one of the eleven Jyothirlinga's in India is situated on the
banks of the river Krishna at a distance of 232 Km south of Hyderabad in
thick forests of the Nallamallai Hills, in north eastern portion of the
NandiKotKur taluk of Kurnool District. It is one of the most ancient
and sacred places in South India, and this important religious shrine
stands on the Rishabhagiri hill, on the southern bank of the sacred
river Krishna. Srisailam is referred to as "Sri Giri", "Sriparvata",
"Rudra Parvata" and "Seshachalam" in several texts and Puranas.Road
Road
distances from Srisailam are Atmakur (113 km), Anantapur (325 km),
Bangalore (538 km), Mumbai (971 km), Calcutta (1491 km), Delhi (1685
km), Dornal (49 km), Hyderabad (232 km), kurnool (180 km), chennai (568
km), Nagarjuna sagar (180 km), Nandyal (158 km), Tirupathi (436 km),
Vijayawada (248 km), Visakhapatnam (614 km)
Srisailam Trust are providing various facilities to the devotees and providing FREE food to the devotees.
Just Read out their activities. .
Annadanam Scheme
The Devasthanam has launched Saswatha Annadanam Scheme aimed at
providing free food to the devotees visiting Srisailam. There is a
good response from philanthropists for this scheme. Most of the
pilgrims are utilizing the scheme.
The minimum donation for this scheme is of Rs.1, 116/- and the
Annadanam will be performed on the name and gotram of the donor once in a
year permanently to his choice.
Kalyanosthavam Scheme
The Devasthanam has launched Saswatha Kalyanam Scheme. There
is a good response from philanthropists for this scheme. Most of the
pilgrims are utilizing the scheme.
The minimum donation for this scheme is of Rs.10000/- and the
Kalyanam will be performed on the name and gotra of the donor once in a
year permanently to his choice.
Cottage Donation Scheme
Independent Cottages are already in vogue on the Hill Top in
tune with the Devasthanam Standers. We invite the donors to participate
in the Valley view Cottages in above 25 acres abutting the Srisailam Dam
Reservoir at Pathalaganga valley.
A minimum of Rs.10 Lakhs is the amount required for this Scheme.
The Devasthanam will allot site of above said place and the
donor has to make his own arrangements for construction of cottage or
guest house. After completion of construction they have to hand over the
cottage to the devasthanam .the following facilities are being given to
the donor.
The said guest house or the equivalent devasthanam cottage will
be given to the donor and his family members during their visit to
Srisailam on free for a period of 60 days per calendar year. The
servicing charges will be collected to the persons other than the donors
family.
Sri SriSaila Pushkarini Jaladhara Scheme
Every day hundreds of pilgrims give their hair (Keshadanam) and
have a bath under existing Natural Water fall. Since this place is
congested there is a need to modernize and expand the waterfall. The
Devasthanam is planning to improve the Waterfall by launching Pushkarini
Jaladhara Project. It is an artificial waterfall project consisting of a
huge pond from where the water spills down the valley in the form of a
waterfall. Here the head-shoven devotees shall have a bath. All along
the valley there shall be landscaping and footpaths. The project is
located close to the temple at the Pathalaganga valley; it is unique
Project of its kind in A.P.
Jeernodharana Scheme
While the Master plan focuses on the main temple there is an
attempt to renovate the Ancient Temples and Mathas Jeernodharana Scheme
is a special scheme involved by this Devasthanam to renovate various
ancient temples, which played a dominant role in the history and culture
of Srisailam. Devasthanam is now taking up the renovation of Temple of
Istakameswari,, Pancha Mathas..
The Pancha Matas
Srisailam became a powerful Shivate Center because of the
presence of Mathas Centers of Educational and Spiritual learning Whose
origin dates back to 7th Century A.D. Over the years these centers were
neglected and not patronized. Today the Devasthanam has taken the
Initiative to renovate these Matas, Which are in a dilapidated condition
with help of donors. The Pancha Matas are popularly called as
Ghantamatam, Vibhoothimatam ,Rudrakshamatam ,Sarangadharamatam &
Nandikeswaramatam.
Haritha Project
To beautify the Temple Surroundings and Srisailam Township,
Gardens with beautiful landscaping, fountains and footpaths at few
places are planned, we are introducing Vedic Plantation. According to
the Vedic Sciences every tree/plant is associated with the birth star of
Man. We plan to fill up the parks with all the Vedic Plants that will
cover all the birth stars so that all the visitors will have opportunity
to worship trees associated with their Birth Star. This is a Unique
Practice on which we want to create Public Awareness.
Sri Srisaila Jalanidhi Scheme
Sri Srisaila Jalanidhi Scheme is a solo water supply scheme
evolved by the Devasthanam to provide adequate water to all the
households and Choultries in the township.
The Devasthanam is currently spending 1 crore on annual
maintenance and electrical charges for supplying 7 lakh gallons of water
per day. It also spends a sizeable part of its income to improve water
resources.
The aim of the scheme is to utilize the donations for providing
drinking water to the pilgrims. These funds will also be utilized for
the construction of water tanks and raise the available water resources.
The donations will be accepted in kind also like pipes, motors, cement,
etc.
Srisaila Dormitory Rooms Donation Schemes
At present there is no Free or Nominal rent accommodation to
the poor pilgrims who visit this temple. To provide accommodation on
nominal charges in the dormitory rooms it is proposed to construct
dormitory rooms under the Master plan. The Devasthanam is planning to
construct a dormitory halls by arranging clock rooms bed sheets and
pillows on nominal rent i.e. at Rs. 10/- or 15/- with toilets.
Suvarna Kavacha Pathakam
The Devasthanam is proposed to take up gold coating and Copper
plate to Sri Swamy Vari Gharbalayam with an estimated cost of Rs1.25
crores and to Sri Ammavari Gharbalayam with an estimate amount of Rs.1
crore.
To invite the Donor to Donate liberally to the said huge work a Donation scheme is introduce.
Gosala Samrakshana Nidhi
The devasthanam is maintaining a Gosala at present above 230
cows , calves and breeding bulls are existing about an amount of 9 to
10 lakhs is being spent for it maintenance.
The devasthanam has newly introduced Gosala Samrakshana Nidhi for the
maintenance of Gosala.
Hospital Welfare Fund
The Devasthanam is maintaining an Allopathic Hospital. At
present about 200 patients are being given treatment per day in the
Devasthanam hospital. About an amount of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is being spent
for purchase of medicines per annum .In addition to that about Rs. 2.00
lakhs worth of medicines per year are being received from the donors.
The Devasthanam has newly introduced Hospital Welfare Fund for the
maintenance of Hospital.
SriSailam -Temples Contact Address.
Executive Officer
Srisaila Devasthanam
Srisailam 518101,
Phone: 08524 - 288883,288885,288886,288887,288888.
E-mail: eo@srisailamtemple.com
