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BHEEMUNI KOLANU
This
is one of the most important and historical spot through
which the ancient foot path of Srisailam from the
southern and western sides pass. Located between two
steep hills this rock ledge endowed with spectacular
water falls, particularly in rainy. It is at an
attitude of 585 meters above the Sea level at attitude
of 160031 north and longitude of
780511 east.
Traditionally this place is said to have acquired its
name through an epic episode. During the exile of
Pandavas, Bheema while passing through this place was
said to have broken the sheet rock with his mace and
brought this spring water, and hence its name
Bheemunikolanu (Kolanu = Pond).
Pleased by this flow of water Bheema is said to have
consecrated a Sivalinga at this place which was
later referred to the Srisaila Khanda of
Skanda Purana as Bheema Linga and the Spring
as Bheema Kunda.
The
pathway of Srisailam with excellently laid steps of
solid stone, slabs can be seen even today which are
beginning from Nagalooty, a temple spot in
Nallamala Hills. These steps were constructed by the
Reddy Kings in 14th Century. |
