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Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)
Shiva · Mahanandi, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Also known as Mahanandi Temple, Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple, మహానంది శ్రీ మహానందీశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం
Painting of Shiva
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About Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)
Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple) (also called Mahanandi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Mahanandi, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh (518502). It is usually open for darshan from 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM. 3 puja or sevas are listed here, such as Abhishekam, Rudrabhishekam, Kalyanotsavam. Other temples nearby include Ahobilam Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Nava Narasimha) (39 km) and Yaganti Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple (54 km).
Shiva temple at the foot of the Nallamala hills about 15 km from Nandyal, known for its crystal-clear spring-fed pools and as the chief of the Nava Nandi shrines.
Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple) timings
| General opening hours | Every day | 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
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Pujas and sevas at Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)
Significance
Devotees bathe in the Kalyani pools, whose water flows from a perennial spring said to rise beneath the linga and stays at a near-constant temperature. Mahanandi is the first of the Nava Nandis, nine Nandi shrines within about 15 km that pilgrims visit as a circuit. Maha Shivaratri (February-March) is the main festival.
History
The original temple is attributed to the Badami Chalukyas around the 7th century, and inscriptions of the 10th century record repairs and rebuilding. The vimana over the sanctum follows the Chalukyan style, while later structures were added in the Vijayanagara period. One legend links the name to the worship of Nandi, while another tells of a cow that poured its milk on an anthill where the self-manifested linga was found.
Festivals and events
Festivals of Shiva
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Questions devotees ask
What are the darshan timings of Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)?
General opening hours (Every day): 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple before travelling.
Where is Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple) and how do I reach it?
Mahanandi, near Nandyal, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, 518502. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)?
Abhishekam (No published price), Rudrabhishekam (No published price), Kalyanotsavam (No published price).
Is there a dress code at Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)?
Traditional or modest Indian attire is expected; shorts and sleeveless clothing are discouraged.
Which deity is worshipped at Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)?
Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple) is dedicated to Shiva.
Which temples are near Mahanandi (Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple)?
Ahobilam Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Nava Narasimha) (39 km away), Yaganti Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple (54 km away).
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