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Legend

Please with the devotion of sage Shivada who performed penance to  Shiva for 1000 years, the Lord blessed him with the boon of an immortal child. Sage Shilada performed yagna  and a child appeared from the sacrificial fire who was named Nandi. By the age of seven, the boy grew well versed in Vedas and sacred texts. One day, Mitra and Varuna who chanced upon the boy remarked to the Sage that the boy would die at the age of eight. Unable to bear his father's sorrow on hearing this, the boy prayed to Lord Shiva. Shiva adorned the boy with a necklace and made him immortal. He also blessed that the boy would be worshipped along with him. Nandi got divine powers, transformed  into half-bull half-human and along with his father went to the Lord's abode. The nine shrines in the Nandyal region of Andhra Pradesh has been from the time of Vijayanagara empire, the circuit of the holy darshan which forms the Nava Nandi darshan yatra.

Deity - Temples

Deity :- Lord Shiva, Nandi

Temples Covered:-
Chandrashekara Swamy temple - In the this temple near the Gudipatigadda area, is the shrine of Sakshi Ganapathy. It is important to visit the temple to get his blessings before undertaking the Nava nandi yatra.

Pratham Nandi - Among the Nava nandis in and around Nandyal, this is the first Nandi temple in the sequence of yatra. Kedareswara Devi is the consort of Prathama Nandeeswara in this temple.

Naga Nandi - The idol of Naga Nandi is situated in the Anjaneya temple near the Nandyal bus stand.

Soma Nandi - Soma Nandi is towards east of Nandyal, near the Jagajanani temple.

Surya Nandi - This is a small shrine situated on the way to Mahanadi, amidst fields, beautiful trees and greenery

Shiva Nandi - This is an ancient and beautiful temple built with stones in the Chalukyan architectural style.

Vishnu Nandi(Krishna Nandi) - A  serene shrine, just before Mahanadi temple, with beautiful sculptures dedicated to the divinity of Lord Shiva.

Garuda Nandi -  This is a very small temple on the main road itself, opposite the Mahanadi temple.

Vinayaka Nandi - This shrine is situated on the same campus as that of Mahanandishwara temple.

Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple

Auspicious Days

Visiting these shrine during the month of Karthika are considered specially auspicious. Shivratri is a major festival in these temples.


Best time to Travel

The temples are opened throughout the year and the Nava Nandi darshan can be undertaken any time of the year. Hot summers are best avoided.

Darshan Info Clock Duration
The journey can be completed in one day.


Yatra Preparations

The Yatra is not very strenuous and can be easily completed. Choose a tour package that would cater to your needs. It is advisable to contact local tour operators in Nandyal for the tour details.

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Must Haves

Use light cotton clothing during the journey and traditional attire for the temple visits. Water bottles, light snacks, sunscreen etc should be carried in the daypack.


Health Awareness

Nandyal has medical facilities available. However, it is advisable to carry first aid kit and essential medicines during the travel


Climate

The summers are extremely hot with temperatures in the high forties. Winters are pleasant with temperatures in the twenties and an ideal time to travel to these regions. 

Travel Method

All the temples are accessible by roads. However some of the routes are narrow mud roads and an auto might be the best option.


Crowd Expected

As these shrines are open throughout the year there is not much crowd on regular days. However, on Sivratri and Karthika month, a large number of devotees visit these shrines.


Festivals

Visiting these shrine during the month of Karthika are considered specially auspicious. Shivratri is a major festival in these temples.