Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Srisailam: Dress Code & Temple Rules

• Wear decent, modest clothing for general darshan; the temple is a traditional Shaiva-Shakta shrine.
• For Sparsha Darshan (touching the Jyotirlinga) the code is strict: men in dhoti/panchakacham with upper cloth, no shirts, trousers, jeans or T-shirts.
• Women for Sparsha Darshan must wear saree, half-saree or salwar-kameez with dupatta; jeans, leggings, skirts and western wear are not allowed.
• Leather items (belts, wallets, bags) should be removed before the sanctum; footwear is left outside.
• Mobile phones and cameras are restricted inside the inner temple; use the cloakroom facilities.
• Sparsha and special sevas need photo ID matching the online booking.

For ordinary darshan Srisailam asks only for decent, modest dress, in keeping with a major traditional temple; there is no elaborate uniform for the free line. Footwear is left outside, and leather goods such as belts, wallets and bags should be removed before approaching the sanctum. Phones and cameras are restricted inside the inner temple, and cloakroom facilities are available to store them.

The strict code applies to Sparsha Darshan, the privilege of physically touching the linga. Men must wear a dhoti or panchakacham with an upper cloth; shirts, trousers, jeans and T-shirts are not permitted. Women must wear a saree, half-saree or salwar-kameez with a dupatta, and modern outfits like jeans, leggings, skirts or western wear are refused at the Sparsha entry.

Because Sparsha and other premium sevas are pre-booked and capacity is tightly limited, carry the photo ID that matches your online booking. Dressing in the traditional manner in advance saves time, since pilgrims who arrive under-dressed for Sparsha are turned back to change. When in doubt, traditional Indian attire is always the safe choice at this shrine.

Compiled from public sources including Srisaila Devasthanam (official) - The Temple · Srisaila Devasthanam (official) - Connectivity · Srisailam Temple Timings 2026 - templetimingsnow.com · Wikimedia Commons - File:Srisailam.jpg. Timings and seasonal closures change; confirm with the temple trust before travelling.