What is geographically unique about the Srisailam temple's location?

It is located in the dense Nallamala forest on a hill known as Srigiri, overlooking the 'Patalaganga' (Krishna River).

Sacred Geography and Pilgrimage

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Exam Year

2005

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ID: ART_MIS_2005_89 Ref: Temples of South India by K.R. Srinivasan

In India, many pilgrims travel to Srisailam, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is located in-

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Srisailam is located in Andhra Pradesh, specifically in the Kurnool district. It is home to the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga and the Bhramaramba Shakti Peetha.