Mahanandi Temple

Mahanandi Temple (మహానంది ఆలయము)
Mahanandi Temple (మహానంది ఆలయము) Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geography
Coordinates	15°28′14″N 78°37′34″E / 15.47056°N 78.62611°E / 15.47056; 78.62611Coordinates: 15°28′14″N 78°37′34″E / 15.47056°N 78.62611°E / 15.47056; 78.62611
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Kurnool district
Location	Nandyal
Culture
Primary deity	Shiva
Important festivals	Maha Shivaratiri
Architecture
Architectural styles	Hindu temple architecture

Mahanandi Temple (Telugu: మహానంది ఆలయము) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in east of the Nallamala Hills near Nandyal.The Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple, an important shrine located here, is an ancient temple which dates back to over 1,500 years and is said to be built by Chalukya Kings.^[1] The architecture of the temple shows the strong presence of the Chalukya Kings in this region.The inscriptions of 10th century tablets speak of the temple being repaired and rebuilt several times.^[2] The Mahanandiswara Swamy temple is of Nagara architecture^[3]

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri (The Great Night of Shiva) is celebrated here annually during February and March months.

Transportation

Mahanandi is about 21 km from Nandyal. The nearest airport is at Hyderabad, which is about 215 km from Kurnool, and the nearest railway station is at Nandyal.^[4] There are 2 routes to reach Mahanandi from Nandyal town. One route via Thimmapuram and is the shortest, around 17 km from bus stand. Another route, via giddalur road you need to take left diversion at Boyalakuntla cross and it will be around 24 km distance from nandyal.

Photos

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  Mahanandi Temple Gopuram
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  Mahanandi pushkarini view
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  Worlds biggest Nandi statue at Mahanandi
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  Mahanandi Temple Gopuram
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  Mahanandi Temple Gopuram view
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  Pushkarini at Mahanandi

References

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1. ↑ http://www.apendowments.gov.in/mahanandi