Famous Shiva Temples in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is home to some of India’s most ancient and spiritually potent Shiva temples (Shaivite Kshetras), spanning over two millennia of profound religious history and monumental stone architecture. The state anchors iconic pilgrimage destinations, led by Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy—one of only three sites in the world hosting both a sacred Jyotirlinga and an Ashtadasa Maha Shakti Peetha—and the elemental Vayu Lingam shrine at Srikalahasti.

From the sacred circuit of the 5 Pancharama Kshetras scattered across the Krishna-Godavari deltas to archaeological wonders like the 2nd-century BCE Gudimallam Parashurameshwara Lingam, the mystery of the growing Nandi at Yaganti, and the hanging pillar marvel of Lepakshi, explore our comprehensive temple guides below covering darshan timings, Maha Shivaratri festivals, abhishekam sevas, and travel routes.