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Mahanandi or Mahanandishwara Temple is an enchanting Hindu shrine in the district of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It is a famous temple of Lord Shiva. Mahanandi Temple is an ancient temple and is said to be more than 1500 years old. The earliest inscriptions that were found in this shrine date back to the 10th century. It is surrounded by forests and is visited by tourists, as well as devotees, on a large scale.
It Is Known For:-
1) Mahanandi is known for its scenic surroundings and architecture. This shrine stands in the Tamil style of architecture and displays an amazing craftsmanship of the bygone times. However, the structure of this shrine has been rebuilt many times due to the destruction caused by earthquakes
2) This shrine is one of the sacred 8 Nava Nandi shrines located all over Andhra Pradesh
3) The pilgrims celebrate Maha Shivaratri with a great enthusiasm
Best Time To Visit:-
Mahanandi is a famous tourist attraction and is visited by manytourists on a daily basis. Thus, there’s no specific period defined for visiting the temple of Mahanandi. One can pay a visit to this wonderful place during any season, especially on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. However, one should avoid the extreme weather conditions like the searing summers and heavy rainfall.
Watch Out!
Make sure that you are not carrying any non-permissible item with you. This temple strictly forbids the leather items, alcoholic drinks, and ammo inside. Such items need to be submitted in the lockers provided outside the temple.
Nearest Railway Station - Nandyal Railway Station
Nearest Airport - Hyderabad Airport
