Renowned as one of the most important and ancient kshetras of the country, Srisailam sits on the flatbed of Nallamalai Hills. Located here is the holy shrine of Lord Mallikarjuna, in the district of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The picturesque view of River Krishna is towards the left side of the shrine. Most people from the nearest city hire cabs from Hyderabad to Srisailam to visit this celebrated mountain. Popularly called as Srigiri, Siridhan, Srinagam and Sriparvatha, the destination is popular for Saivite pilgrims to visit over centuries.

The most prominent experience is the Divya Kshetram, which is highlighted during the performance of daily household rituals by the people of the location, where the spot of existence is often spoken about with reference to Srisailam. With the airport, bus depot and railway station located a significant distance away, hiring a Hyderabad to Srisailam taxi is the best way to get here.

There is free distribution of Daddhojana Prasadams and Puliyogare at the temple all day long. The plateau of Srisailam is surrounded by the Nallamalai Hills, providing a view of the dense forests hiding the tribal settlements and natural wildlife sanctuaries.​