Mahānandīśvara Temple
Crystal-clear spring pools around the sanctum
⭐ Why it is famous
Three perennial pools of transparent water at a constant 21°C flow through the temple; pilgrims bathe before darśan.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A 7th-century foundation with later Chola and Vijayanagara additions; centre of the Nava Nandi group of nine Śiva shrines.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:30 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Abhiṣekam tickets at the counter
- Bathe in the Rudra Kunda first
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mahānandīśvara Temple, Mahanandi, NandyalNandyal (NDL) — 21 km
Mahanandi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kurnool Orvakal (KJB) — 90 km
Frequent buses from Nandyal.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthanam rooms
- Hotels at Nandyal
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Belum Caves
- Nava Nandi loop