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Nallamala Forests are located in the heart of Andhra Pradesh and it is home to many Shiva Temples. Krishna River flows exactly in the center of Nallamala Hills dividing Present day Andhra & Telangana. Mahanandi Village was famous for Sri MahaNandeeswara Swamy Temple of Shiva and Sri Kameswari Devi temple of Parvati devi. The temple was constructed over 1500 years ago and present day attracts 3 to 10 lak devotees per month from all over India. Sri Mahanandi temple was famous for its Swayambu Koneru of Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva in the temple.
Mahanandi Temple Darshan benefits & Historical Significance:
Lord Shiva was the Swayambu here and his formation of Shiva linga is in the shape of an ant hill. Many Eons ago there was a water source originating from the base of current day Shiva linga and many rishis, sages have prayed to Lord shiva in Mahanandi Forests. Once the local King Chalukya dynasty got a supreme vision of Lord Shiva in his Linga rupa at the near by forests of Nallamala. A diving cow by lords wish was separated from its herd during the forest grazing and stopped near an ant hill to give milk for Lord shiva every day. King was doubted about the cows behavior started spying its daily routine. The gopalaka found the strange milk giving of the cow in an anthill and reported to Raja. When raja visited the place & gopalaka disturbed the Cow while giving milk. the cow scared of gopalaka and stomped on the ant hill with its hooves. Then the stomped mound of Ant hill later appeared as Shivalinga and a continuous water stream was found below the lingam. The chalukya king has constructed a big temple and Sri Kameswari Devi was also appeared along with Shiva. A big nandi statue was erected and its ambience brought the name as Mahanandi to the temple.
The most special thing about Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple is its continous flowing Koneru. The temple koneru was the source of 30000 acres irrigation. The waters originate at the base of shiva linga and it flows trough the Nandi statue in the temple main koneru called Rudra Pushkarini. People are allowed to take bath every day except Aarti & Abhishekam timings. The koneru snan entry is free of cost and temple has many sevas, poojas & abhishekams for people. The temperature of water in Koneru is adjusted according to season & weather. The architects also made sure of the temple to stand for thousands of years. Even during famine and severe drought the water flows continuously at the same rate. A person while taking bath in Temple koneru can see a strand of hair on the bottom and the water is alkaline in nature. Having a bath and offering prayer in Rudra Koneru Mahanandeeswara Swamy Temple will grant wishes and clear the skin problems, physical ailments.
Sri Potuluri Veera Bramhendra Swamy (Kalagnana Rachayita) frequently visited Mahanandeeswara Swamy temple during his life and praised Lord Shiva in his writings.
Mahanandeeswara Temple @ Mahanandi Darshan Timings & pooja Tickets Prices list:
There are many poojas and abhishekams done for Lord Mahanandeeswara Swamy and Sri Kameswari Devi every day. For Shiva linga in Garbhalaya first darshan starts @ 05:00 AM in morning and temple is closed @ 10:00 PM after pavalimpu seva. Check the Detailed temple darshan Timings & Pooja List with prices.
| Pooja Name | Timings | Price |
| Temple Opening Time | 04:30 AM | |
| Suprabatha Seva for Swamy & Ammavaru | 04:45 AM | 100 rs per ticket |
| Swamy vari Abhishekam | 05:30 AM | 300 rs per couple |
| Pratyeka Abhishekam Seva | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM | 1500 rs per couple |
| Sparsha Darshan | 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM | 150 rs per ticket |
| Antaralaya Darsanam | 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM | 50 rs Per ticket |
| Nijarupa Darsanam | 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM | 100 per ticket |
| Rudrabhishekam | based on availability | 2500 rs per couple |
| Archana | 08:00 AM to 09:00 PM | 150 rs per couple |
| Aarti or Mangala Harati | based on availability | 50 rs per person |
| Gopuja | 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM | 50 rs per ticket |
| Kukunam Puja at Kameswari Devi | 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM | 200 per ticket |
| Kalyanotsavam Seva | based on availability | 500 per couple |
| Archana @ Kodandarama swamy temple | 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM | 50 rs per ticket |
| Typical Free Darshan Time | 40 Min to 2 Hours | |
| Prasadams available | 08:00 AM to 09:00 PM | Laddu, Pongali, Pulihora (Tamarind rice), Special kalakanda, Scented Vibuti, Kunkuma |
| Best days to visit | Monday & weekends, Festivals | Maha Sivaratri (9days celebrations) Dussera Rama Navami Maasa Sivaratri |
| Dress Code | Traditonal Dhoti and Kurta for Gents | Saree, Halfsarees, Punjabi & Salwar for Ladies |
Another important thing about Sri Mahanandi Temple is Swamy vari Nijarupa Darshan. Generally the shiva linga was covered with silver mas of the same linga shape. Tourists are advised to visit the temple during Nijarupa Darshan Timings. Sri Kameswari Ammavaru has a special attraction in her Nose stud (Mukku Pudaka). A special Emerald Gem with magical properties was offered to Ammavaru by the Chalukya King. You can see the Emerald Glow as a LED light during her Darshan. Pandavas and Draupadi also visited Mahanandi during their Aranyavasam and installed six Shiva Lingas here. They can be found back side of temple. A Recently constructed Seetha Lakshmana Sametha Kodanda Rama swamy temple was also advised to visit after darshan.
Accommodation & Rooms Guest Houses available near to Mahanandi Temple:
Arya vysya Vasavi Nitya Annadana Satram was constructed 30 years back offering best accommodation for Arya vysya people only. Another Temple operated guest house named Sri Nandeeswara Sadan, Sadguru kasi Nayana Nirata Annadana Satram also provides free meals and reasonable priced accommodation for visitors. A huge parking place was allotted before temple for Devotees use. Nearest city is Nandyala in Kurnool District. some 3 star rated Hotels & Guest houses are available for private stay.
Temple also constructed toilets and other sanitation facilities for people who visit unplanned & Devotees are provided Free RO purified water in temple premises.