Srisailam Temple Sees Massive Devotee Rush as Sankranti Holidays End

• Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Kshetram is bustling with devotees as Sankranti holidays conclude and offices/schools reopen.
• Devotees from Telugu states are queuing up, leading to long waiting times for darshan.
• Free Sarvadarshanam is taking approximately 4 hours, while Sheegra Darshanam and Ati Sheegra Darshanam ticket holders wait for about 2 hours.
• Devotees are taking holy dips in Patala Ganga, and the Krishna River banks are crowded.
• Temple officials are providing water, snacks, milk, and cooling sheds to manage the rush and prevent fatigue.

Why It Matters: Srisailam Temple is experiencing heavy crowds as Sankranti holidays end, causing long darshan waits.