S.S. Mallikarjun Shri S.S. Mallikarjun , Karnataka’s Minister for Mines & Geology and Horticulture, is a visionary leader dedicated to sustainable development, grassroots empowerment, and innovative governance. Born on September 22, 1967, in Davanagere, his two-decade political journey embodies transformative leadership, driving eco-friendly progress and agricultural innovation in Karnataka. Shri Mallikarjun 's journey into public service was inspired by his desire to address the challenges ... Srisailam temple is home to Shiva-Shakti. Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bhramaramba Devi reside at Srisaila Mallikarjuna Devasthanam. Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple or Srisailam Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deities Shiva and Parvati, located at Srisailam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is significant to the Hindu sects of both Shaivism and Shaktism as this temple is referred to as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and as one of the fifty two Shakta pithas, centres of the Hindu goddess. [1] Shiva is worshiped as Mallikarjuna and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as ... Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines of Lord Shiva; it is believed that Lord Shiva himself visited these places and hence they have a special place in the hearts of devotees. There are 12 of them in India. Jyotirlinga means ‘column or pillar of light’. The ‘stambha’ symbol represents that there is no beginning or end.