Alampur (Near Srisailam)

          At a distance of 190 Kms from Srisailam, 90 Kms from Mantralayam, 90 Kms from Mahanandi and 220 Kms from Hyderabad, Alampur is famous for very ancient Navabrahma temples dedicated to Lord Shiva built in 7th century by Badami Chalukyas.

                        Located at a distance of 20 kms from Kurnool, Alampur is the place where River Thungabhadra and River Krishna confluence, and known as Dakshina Kailasam. Alampur is considered to be the western gateway of SriSailam. The Nava Brahma temples are Taraka Brahma, Swarga Brahma, Padma Brahma, Bala Bhramha, Garuda Bhramha, Kumara Bhramha, Arka Bhramha, Vira Bhramha and the Vishwa Bhramha. These temples are all enclosed in a courtyard on the left bank of the river Tungabhadra.

            The temples in Alampur exhibits excellent specimen of Chalukyan architecture and sculpture. Several sculptures on the temples which date back to the 8th century are still prominent and beautiful.
Frequent buses and private vehicles are available from Kurnool.