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Mahanandi Temple | 1500‑Year‑Old Shiva Shrine | Crystal Spring Pushkarni & Giant Nandi

📄 Description:
Discover the ancient spiritual marvel—Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple in Mahanandi, nestled at the foothills of the Nallamala range near Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. Over 1,500 years old, this revered Shiva shrine blends architectural elegance with sacred natural springs.

🕉️ Main Deity: Lord Shiva (Swayambhu Lingam)
🏛️ Era & Style: 7th‑century Chalukyan core, enhanced by 10th‑ and 15th‑century Vijayanagara & Nanda dynasty additions
💧 Uniqueness: Sacred Pushkarni (tank) with constant water at 5 ft and Mandapam in center; water springs from beneath the sanctum, believed to have healing powers and irrigate over 2,000 acres
🐂 Iconic Landmark: Massive Nandi bull—approx. 15 ft high and 27 ft long—one of the largest in India, at temple entrance
✨ Cultural Context: Part of the Nava Nandis—a cluster of nine Nandi shrines within 15 km; celebrated in the Maha Shivaratri festival each February–March

📍 Location: Mahanandi village, ~16–21 km from Nandyal (via Thimmapuram or Giddalur)
🕒 Temple Timings: 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM daily; rituals begin at dawn with Suprabhata seva

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