President inaugurates ‘PRASAD’ project at Srisailam

Category
Art and culture
Published
30th Dec, 2022

Context

President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated ‘PRASAD’ project at the tourism facilitation centre in the pilgrim town of Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh.

About

About the Project:

PRASAD is a global charitable organization committed to uplifting the lives of economically disadvantaged people around the world. Our programs in India, Mexico, and the United State impact thousands of people annually.
PRASAD (Philanthropic Relief, Altruistic Service and Development)takes a holistic approach. Because the most vulnerable people face numerous hardships, addressing just one area of need isn’t adequate.
Significance:
PRASAD helps to develop wide-ranging, sustainable solutions to these challenges, to make life-changing impact possible.

Srisailam Temple

Srisailam Temple also known as Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is situated in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
The temple is on the top of the Nallamala hills, on the banks of River Krishna.
The Lingam of the presiding deity Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.
It is also one of the most important Shaivite pilgrimage sites in India.
There are two separate temple complexes present inside – one is in dedication to Lord Mallikarjuna while the other one is for Goddess Bhramarambha.
Mention of Srisailam hills can be traced to the Nasik inscription of the Satavahana King Vasisthiputra Pulumavi in the 1st century AD.
The Ikshavakus Kingdom ruled Srisailam from AD200 – 300.