Mahanandi is a sacred Shiva temple set in a forested gorge of the Nallamalai hills in the Eastern Ghats, about 15 km from Nandyal. The temple is known for its naturally spring-fed pond (pushkarini), whose clear water maintains a constant temperature year-round. The forested surroundings give the site a calm, contemplative character unusual for a major pilgrimage destination, and it draws devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
Mahanandi Temple
Sacred Shiva temple with spring-fed pond in Eastern Ghats forest