Bhairavakona Waterfall

Bhairavakona Waterfall is a seasonal forest waterfall located in the Nallamala Hills near Chandrasekharapuram in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated adjacent to the ancient Bhairavakona temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, the falls cascade over rocky cliffs surrounded by dense forest. Notable for its scenic natural setting and religious association, it attracts nature lovers and pilgrims, with water flow strongest during and after the monsoon season.

Visitors can expect a forest waterfall cascading over rocky cliffs into a shallow pool, surrounded by dense Nallamala forest and boulders. The site is integrated with the Bhairavakona temple complex featuring rock-cut shrines. Visitors can explore the waterfall area, temple structures, and forest trails. The setting is natural and rustic with basic facilities, seasonal water flow, and opportunities for sightseeing, photography, and brief bathing when water levels permit.

The adjacent Bhairavakona temple complex includes rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva dated to the 7th-8th century Pallava period with later Chola influences, indicating the site has been a religious centre for over a millennium. The temples are carved into the hillside and reflect early South Indian rock-cut architecture.

Revered as a Shaivite pilgrimage site, Bhairavakona is associated with Lord Shiva and Goddess Trimukha Durgamma. The waterfall and temples are considered sacred, attracting devotees especially during Maha Shivaratri and monsoon season pilgrimages, combining natural and religious significance.