The shrine of Lord Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy at Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh) attracts thousands of devotees. It is located amidst the thick forests of Nallamala. Not only from the Telugu states, but also from other states, devotees come for the darshan of the Lord. Many of them come and donate large amounts of money to the temple premises. The Lord Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam witnessed the counting of hundis under the supervision of D Peddireddy on Thursday. It was revealed that a total of Rs 2,81,51,743 in cash was donated to the temple in hundis. Additionally, 212 grams and 600 milligrams of gold, as well as 3 kilograms and 770 grams of silver, were found in these hundis.
Foreign currencies such as 644 US dollars, 56 Malaysian ringgits, 149 Saudi Arabian riyals, 715 UK pounds, 20 euros, 12 Singapore dollars, 20 Canadian dollars, 60 Australian dollars, 115 UAE dirhams, 17 Qatar riyals, and 20 Thai bahts were also found in these hundis. Temple authorities separately counted these foreign currencies.
With the utmost security arrangements, the counting process was conducted under the supervision of CCTV cameras. The officials conducted the counting process rigorously. In this process, D Peddireddy, Deputy Karyanirvahana Officer Ravanamma, Vasathi Department Karyanirvahana Officer ANV Mohan, Revenue Department Assistant Karyanirvahana Officer B Mallikarjun Reddy, Public Relations Officer T Srinivas Rao, unit officials from all departments, inspectors, observers, volunteers, and others participated.
Srisailam holds immense ancient significance, as described in the Puranas. It houses the revered Mallikarjuna Swamy Lingam, counted among the 12 Jyotirlingas, and the Sri Bhramaramba Devi temple, listed as the 6th Maha Shakti Peetha. Srisailam stands out uniquely as the only temple where both these icons reside within the same premises. According to legend, when Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about his most cherished place apart from Kailasa, he chose the eternal beauty of Srisailam, nestled amidst picturesque nature and embodying the divine Sri Chakra. In this significant locale, Shiva and Shakti manifest as Sri Mallikarjuna Bhramaramba to shower blessings upon their devotees.
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