Mahanandi is a village located east of the Nallamala Hills near Nandyal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a delightful village surrounded by thick forests. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as Nava nandulu. Mahanandi is one of the Nava Nandis. The Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple, an important shrine, is located here. This ancient temple is over 1,500 years old . It is repaired and rebuilt several times.
Nine Nandi's present in Nallmala Hill Region is:
1) Mahanandi
2) Prathama Nandi [near Nandyal Railway Station]
3) Naga Nandi [In Nandyal Anjaneya Temple]
4) Soma Nandi [In Atmakur town]
5) Surya Nandi [6 miles west of Mahanandi]
6) Krishna Nandi or Vishnu Nandi [2 miles from Mahanandi]
7) Vinayaka Nandi [Present in north-west of Mahanandi temple premisis]
8) Shiva Nandi [13kms away from Nandyal town]
9) Garuda Nandi [Present in western side of Mahanandi temple]
Festivals:
A festival is held here annually during February and March to celebrate Maha Shivaratri, the Great Night of Shiva.
Temple Attractions:
The shrine or deity of Lord Shiva present in this sacred temple belongs to 7th century. The basic temple structure was constructed by Chalukyas (7th century) and was later enhanced by Nanda Dynasty (10th century) and Vijayanagara Kings (15th century).
Devotees can take holy dip at Mahanandi temple Pushkarni or Koneru in which there are Pancha Lingams of which the centre one is called Varuna Lingam. Irrespective of the seasons, water in the Pushkarni [Koneru] is at same constant five feet flow.
It is said that the main water source is originated below the inner Swayambhu Linga at the Garbhagruha and the pilgrims can touch the Shiva Lingam to perform puja and also take the holy water as Thirtham.
The outgoing water of Mahanandi temple is used for irrigiation of fertile lands in the surrounding areas of the temple. One of the world's biggest man-made Nandi of 15 ft. x 27 ft. is present near the Mahanandi temple.
The main Gopuram of this temple resembles Badami Chalukyan style architecture where as other temple structures resemble the Vijayanagara style.
Nine Nandi's present in Nallmala Hill Region is:
1) Mahanandi
2) Prathama Nandi [near Nandyal Railway Station]
3) Naga Nandi [In Nandyal Anjaneya Temple]
4) Soma Nandi [In Atmakur town]
5) Surya Nandi [6 miles west of Mahanandi]
6) Krishna Nandi or Vishnu Nandi [2 miles from Mahanandi]
7) Vinayaka Nandi [Present in north-west of Mahanandi temple premisis]
8) Shiva Nandi [13kms away from Nandyal town]
9) Garuda Nandi [Present in western side of Mahanandi temple]
Festivals:
A festival is held here annually during February and March to celebrate Maha Shivaratri, the Great Night of Shiva.
Temple Attractions:
The shrine or deity of Lord Shiva present in this sacred temple belongs to 7th century. The basic temple structure was constructed by Chalukyas (7th century) and was later enhanced by Nanda Dynasty (10th century) and Vijayanagara Kings (15th century).
Devotees can take holy dip at Mahanandi temple Pushkarni or Koneru in which there are Pancha Lingams of which the centre one is called Varuna Lingam. Irrespective of the seasons, water in the Pushkarni [Koneru] is at same constant five feet flow.
It is said that the main water source is originated below the inner Swayambhu Linga at the Garbhagruha and the pilgrims can touch the Shiva Lingam to perform puja and also take the holy water as Thirtham.
The outgoing water of Mahanandi temple is used for irrigiation of fertile lands in the surrounding areas of the temple. One of the world's biggest man-made Nandi of 15 ft. x 27 ft. is present near the Mahanandi temple.
The main Gopuram of this temple resembles Badami Chalukyan style architecture where as other temple structures resemble the Vijayanagara style.
Koneru(Pushkarini) at Mahanandi
How to reach?
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Hyderabad i.e about 288kms from Kurnool.
By Train:
It can be well-reached by train with the nearest railway station at Nandyal.
By Bus:
To reach Mahanandi there are good bus facilities from the nearest villages. The small temple town is also connected by rail and road from the town of Kurnool.
Map
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Hyderabad i.e about 288kms from Kurnool.
By Train:
It can be well-reached by train with the nearest railway station at Nandyal.
By Bus:
To reach Mahanandi there are good bus facilities from the nearest villages. The small temple town is also connected by rail and road from the town of Kurnool.
Map
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