Sri Sri Sri Dattagiri Maharaj Ashram - srisailam
శ్రీ శ్రీ శ్రీ దత్తగిరి మహారాజ్ ఆశ్రమం - శ్రీశైలం
Lord Dattatreya · Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
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About the temple
Medium (Prominent spiritual branch and pilgrim rest point) Inner transformation, mental peace, and relaxation during holy pilgrimage
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- Open 24 hours
- Best time to visit
- Early Morning (6:00 AM)
Deity
Lord DattatreyaLord Shiva
- Deity form
- Trimurti Avatar (Three-headed representation)
- Religious tradition
- Natha / Avadhuta Lineage
- Sanskrit name
- श्री श्री श्री दत्तगिरि महाराज आश्रम - श्रीशैलम्
- Also known as
- Dattagiri Ashram Srisailam, Dattachala Kshetram Branch
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Night aarti
- 20:00
- Special aarti days
- Thursdays
- Ritual schedule
- Morning Guru Vandana, evening collective bhajans
- Pooja timings
- 07:30 (Guru Paduka Pooja)
- Abhishek timings
- 06:30
- Special poojas
- Guru Paduka Archana, Nitya Arpana rituals
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Modern
- Built by
- Constructed by the core trust followers of Sri Dattagiri Maharaj lineage
- Architect / builder
- Ashram Construction Trust
- Construction materials
- Reinforced concrete, brickwork, and tiled surfaces
- Historical events
- Extension of the Bardipur Main Peetham line to establish a presence at Srisailam Mahakshetram
- Renovations
- Periodically updated to expand room counts and pilgrim accommodation infrastructure
- Archaeological importance
- Non-archaeological / Registered private monastic guest house estate
- Legends
- Built to support travelling ascetics (Sadhus) and followers of Dattatreya tracking through the sacred Srisailam forests
- Inscriptions
- Plaque entries commemorating the main lineage founders and core layout contributors
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Other
- Architectural period
- Late 20th Century
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 3
- Gopuram
- Minimalist structure decorated with spiritual insignias at the entrance
- Mandapa
- Medium internal assembly hall used primarily for morning prayers and registrations
- Sculptural features
- Statuette models of Lord Dattatreya and sacred feet emblems (Padukas)
- Artistic elements
- Styled with frames highlighting the main Avadhuta teachers of the lineage
- Construction technique
- Standard modern concrete framing with tile flooring
- Unique features
- Purpose-built as a dual spiritual learning retreat and high-density pilgrim dharamshala room hub.
Festivals & events
Maha ShivaratriDattatreya JayantiGuru Purnima
- Special celebration days
- All traditional thursdays (Guruvar)
- Cultural events
- Community devotional singing, kirtan loops, and sacred text summaries
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Best time to visit
- Early Morning (6:00 AM)
- Parking capacity
- 20+ Vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Traditional sweet pongal or sugar drops