Mahanandi Temple

Nallamala foothills shrine with crystal-clear pushkarini tanks.

दर्शन महत्व: Water clarity videos make it a social favourite near Nandyal.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Feb

History

Mahanandi in the Nallamala foothills is a Shiva temple famous for crystal-clear pushkarini tanks fed by perennial springs. It is one of the Nava Nandis of the Nandyal region, drawing families for both darshan and the sacred bath.

Legends

• A nandi (bull) and a cow revealing a lingam in the forest is the founding story of several Nandi shrines here.
• The water is believed to flow from the Ganga through hidden Himalayan grace.