Mahanandi Temple timings, history location accommodation

Mahanadi Temple is the abode of Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy(Lord Shiva) and Goddess Sri Kameswari Devi. 1500 years ancient Mahanandishwara Temple. Mahanandi is at a distance of around 19 km from the Nandyal Town in Kurnool district. Mahanandeeswara, the presiding deity of the temple is in the form of Shiva Lingam which is believed as Swayabhu Linga.

This holy temple is situated in Mahanandi village in the east of the Nallamala Hills near Nandyal. stunning architecture, Auspicious day of maha shivaratri. These nine temples are Mahanandi, Shivanandi, Vinayakanandi, Somanandi, Prathamanandi, Garudanandi, Suryanandi, Krishnanandi (also called Vishnunandi) and Naganandi.

Mahanandi Temple Timings, history images

Pilgrims gathered and surrounded by the famous nallamalla hills. The temple is kept opened from 5:30am to 9:00pm. in all the days in a year. There is no closing of the temple during the day time. Its an ancient Mahanandi temple which dates back to the 10th Century AD and was constructed by King Nandana during the Chalukyan period. Plan your outing as indicated by the Mahanandi Temple timings/Pooja subtle elements,.

Early morning 4.30 am to 5.00 a.m. Suprabhatha seva, Between 5.00 .m to 5.30 am. Sthanika Abhishekam, Bindhe seva is performed, Astavidha Maha Mangala Harathi is performed between 5.30 am to 6.30 am, Sarva Darshan Seva is performed all the time. The temple is surrounded by pleasant streams and fresh natural water pools.

Devotees can take holy dip at Mahanandi temple Pushkarni or Koneru in which there are Pancha Lingams of which the centre one is called Varuna Lingam. The Mahanandi Temple is open on all days from 5:30 am to 9:00pm.on all the days in a year. There are various religious functions and rituals held in the temple precincts and surrounding villages on this occasion.

Mahanandi Temple Pooja Timings

Mangala vadhyamulu – 4.45 AM
Suprabhata seva – 5.00 AM
Swamy Vari Sthanika Abhishekam – 5.30 AM
Mahamangala Harathi – 6.00 AM
Abhishekam Swamy Variki – 6.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Laghunyasa Abhishekam – 6.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM
Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam – 6.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM

Mahanandi Temple Darshan Timings

How to reach Sri Mahanandi Temple:

Sri Mahanandeswara Swamy Devasthanam is located at a distance of 15km from Nandyal town. The nearest railway station is Nandyal Railway station. The Nandyal town is situated at a distane of 75km from Kurnool city, the district headquarter. The nearest Airport is Hyderabad about 215km from Kurnool city.

Mahanandi Haritha Hotel Room Booking

Mahanandi Temple Hotels: There are many guest houses and hotels in Mahanandi offering great accommodation and variety of dishes to the pilgrims.You can stay at the Shambhu Priya Guest House and other nearby hotels.

Brahmana Karivena Nityannadana Satram 08514 234720
Haritha Hotel 08514 284586
Hotel Balaji 08514 284514
New Udipi Hotel 08514 200533
Sri Krishna Deluxe AC And NON AC +91 9676192132
Sivapriya Lodge 08514 200148

AC Room for 02 Adults Rs.990/- in Week-Days(Monday-Friday), Rs.1344/- in Week-End Days(Saturday-Sunday), Extra Person Charges Rs.300/-(only one extra person allowed), 24hrs Check-Out, If you wish to stay more than 24hrs, One More Day Tariff Payable

Non-AC Room for 02 Adults Rs.700/- in Week-Days(Monday-Friday), Rs.800/- in Week-End Days(Saturday-Sunday), Extra Person Charges Rs.200/-(only one extra person allowed), 24hrs Check-Out, If you wish to stay more than 24hrs, One More Day Tariff Payable.

Nearby Places to Visit

The temple is well-connected by road, rail and air networks. In total there are around 9 Nandi’s within 15 km radius of Mahanandi. All these 9 Nandi’s are famous, but Mahanandi receives the highest fame among all of them.
Mahanandi Temple is considered as one of the Nava Nandulu Temples, the nine shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Nava Nandulu temples are:

• Mahanandi Temple
• Shivanandi Temple
• Vinayakanandi Temple
• Somanandi Temple
• Prathamanandi Temple
• Garudanandi Temple
• Suryanandi Temple
• Krishnanandi or Vishnunandi Temple
• Naganandi Temple

Mahanandi Temple Location Address:
Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy Devasthanam,
Mahanadi-518673
Kurnool District,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
Contact Telephone Numbers.
Temple Office 08514-234726 / 284620
Executive Officer Chamber 08514-234727
Accommodation Details 08514-234728

The main Gopuram of this temple resembles Badami Chalukyan style architecture where as other temple structures resemble the Vijayanagara style. Maha Shivaratri, Ugadi, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Kartika Poornima and Dasara are some of the famous festivals celebrated in Mahanandi.

This is one of the biggest temples in India, dedicated Lord Shiva. An inscription on a copper plate by Krishandevaraya states that, Mahanandi is one of the sacred places, where the king’s brother Simha Deva Raya gave valuable gifts. The Shivaratri is the most famous festival of Lord Shiva. The standard belief is that worship of these Nava Nandis should be finished in day light before sunset. The other festivals like Dasara, Ugadi are also celebrated in Mahanandi.