The Shri Kalahasti Temple got its name when God Shiva appeared after Sri (a spider), Kala (a snake), and Hasti (elephant) prayed to God Shiva, and gave Darshan.
Sri Subramanya Ashtakam is a beautiful hymn dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, also known as Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Situated on Srisailam Hills in the middle of the Nalla Malla forests in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, is the "Srisailam Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga".