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AKKAMAHADEVI CAVES :

AKKA MAHADEVI

The Nallamalai Hill ranges are studded with innumerable natural caves and caverns which were known to human beings since the prehistoric times, some of them became more famous and played a role in the significance of Srisailam.  One such among them is the Akkamahadevi Caves.  This naturally formed cave just above the flow of the river Krishna upstream is of about at a distance of 10 Km from Srisailam.

This cave is endowed with a geological marvel of natural Rock Arch measuring nearly 200 x 16 x 4 feet which stands majestically without any support.

  
 

 

The wind weathered rock in and around the cave keeps the visitor spellbound.

The surrounding of the cave and its journey through the river Krishna from Srisailam provides a wonderful experience to one and all.  Exploring the meandering cave to 150 meters deep is also very adventurous.

This cave was the seat of many violent and secret Saiva sects such as the Kapalikas which fact in ancient medieval literature.

During 12th Century A.D. this cave appears to have attained its present name Akkamahadevi caves after the famous ascetic, lyricist and philosopher, Akkamahadevi who hailed from Karnataka.  It is known that Akkamahadevi did penance in this cave and worshipped the Sivalinga naturally existed in the deep and dark end of the cave.

The A.P. Tourism Department has arranged Motor Boat to see the said caves.

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