Uma Maheshwaram Temple

Uma Maheshwaram Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, located in the Nallamala Forest near Rangapur village in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana. Dating back to the 2nd century during the Maurya period, it serves as the northern gateway to Srisailam Jyotirlinga. The temple features a unique dual-colored Shivalinga and is situated atop a hill surrounded by dense forest, offering a cool climate year-round.

Visitors can expect a serene spiritual experience at this hilltop temple surrounded by the Nallamala Forest. The temple complex includes the main sanctum with a distinctive white-and-red Shivalinga, a sacred tank (Pushkarini), Papanasam Gundam spring, and shrines for Naga Devathalu. The surroundings offer panoramic views of the forest-covered hills, with cooler temperatures maintained by the shade of large trees. A short walk from the parking area leads to the temple entrance.

The temple dates back to the 2nd century AD during the reign of Maurya Chandragupta. It is considered the northern gateway to Srisailam, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The presiding deities are Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Parvati).

The temple is revered as Kubera Sthanam and holds significance for devotees seeking blessings from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The Papanasam Gundam is believed to possess spiritual cleansing powers, and worship at Naga Devathalu shrines helps remove Sarpa Dosha and Naga Dosha.