According to the legend, Bhramarambika is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The story goes that a demon named Arunasura had obtained a boon that he could not be killed by any two- or four-legged creature. Empowered by this boon, he began to terrorize the heavens and earth. The gods, unable to defeat him, sought the help of Goddess Parvati.

To vanquish Arunasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of a Bhramara (a swarm of bees). Since bees do not have two or four legs ( it has six ), they were able to bypass the boon. The swarm of bees attacked and killed Arunasura, thus restoring peace. In honor of this victory, Parvati is worshipped as Bhramarambika at the temple in Srisailam.

This story highlights the divine wisdom and the ability to find creative solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems. It also emphasizes the protective and nurturing aspects of the divine feminine.