Mahashivratri 2026: Srisailam Jyotirlinga where Shiva and Bee Mother reside together

• Mahashivratri 2026 approaches, celebrating the union of Shiva and Shakti.
• Srisailam Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna in Andhra Pradesh is a unique Jyotirlinga where Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati (Shakti) reside together.
• Mother Parvati is worshipped here as Bhramaramba Devi, one of the 18 Shakti Peethas, who took the form of an eight-legged bee to slay the demon Arunasura.
• The temple features an idol of Lopamudra, a Sri Yantra, and Lord Ganesha at the entrance, who records devotees' deeds.
• Mahashivratri, on February 15th, symbolizes devotion, penance, and the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.