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THE TEMPLE OF ISTAKAMESWARI :
The
ancient temple of Istakameswari is located in a dense
and picturesque forest environment about 21 Km to the
east of Srisailam. Datable to the 8th � 9th
Centuries A.D, this small shrine appears to have wide
popular significance during medieval times. The
sculpture of the deity is very unique and have no
parallel anywhere in India. The Goddess has a serene
and beautiful smiling face which at once captures the
attention of one and all.
Not
only from the religious angle but also from the
spiritual point of view the place has got its own
importance from the ancient times. The perennial stream
encircling the temple adds additional attraction to the
shrine.
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