Srisaila Sikhara darsanam is customary for all those who visit Srisailam. As per the legend it
gives Moksham to all who have the Shikara darsanam (Darsanam of Srisaila
Sikharam viewed from between the ears of Nandi at this point). The devastanam department has placed steel plates in the form of 'L' shape below the Dhamarukam to facilitate the devotees to spot the Sikharam easily.
It is the place where
Lord Sikhareswara Swamy resides. The Siva Lingam here appears to be a
replica of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy, the only difference being the color
where the Siva Lingam here is white in color.
The
Sikharam is about 8 kms from the main temple. One has to climb about
150
steps to reach the Sikharam, which is said to be the highest point in
this region. Taking an alternate path can reduce the number of steps by
about
50. The steps here are not too steep and one can climb them easily. Devotees usually rub Nandi by pouring rice grains and gingelly seeds
while viewing the Sikharam. One has to be careful while carrying the rice grains as there are lot of monkeys in this place.
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