Mahanandi Maha Sivaratri Bramhostavalu
The Brahmotsavam is celebrated for the February 24th to march 01 th attracting large number of devotees. Other sites worth seeing are Amruthavalli tavar temple, Sannidhi Pushkarini, Bhashyakara Sannindi Mahanandi is a village located east of the Nallamala Hills of Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is surrounded by forests. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as....
The Brahmotsavam is celebrated for the February 24th to march 01 th attracting large number of devotees. Other sites worth seeing are Amruthavalli tavar temple, Sannidhi Pushkarini, Bhashyakara Sannindi Mahanandi is a village located east of the Nallamala Hills of Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is surrounded by forests. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as Nava nandulu. Mahanandi is one of the Nava Nandis. The Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple, an important shrine, is located here. This ancient temple dates back over 1,500 years. The inions of 10th century tablets speak of the temple being repaired and rebuilt several times. These nine temples are Mahanandi, Sivanandi, Vinayakanandi, Somanandi, Prathamanandi, Garudanandi, Suryanandi, Krishnanandi (also called Vishnunandi) and Naganandi. this festival is held here annually during February and March to celebrate Maha Shivaratri, the Great Night of Shiva,In 2025, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 26, and the Mahanandi Maha Brahmotsavam will be celebrated in the village of Mahanandi in Andhra Pradesh.
Maha Shivratri
• Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival that honors Lord Shiva.
• It is celebrated to mark the transition from winter to spring.
• Devotees observe fasting, perform Shiva Abhishekam, chant “Om Namah Shivaya”, and stay awake all night (Jagran).
• In 2025, the Nishita Kaal Puja, or midnight worship, will be from 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM on February 27.
Mahanandi Maha Brahmotsavam
• The Mahanandi Maha Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the village of Mahanandi in Andhra Pradesh.
• The Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple, an important shrine in Mahanandi, is over 1,500 years old.
• The Brahmotsavam is celebrated for the month of March attracting large number of devotees.
Other celebrations
• In 2025, Maha Shivratri will also mark the final day of the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings.
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Activities
Mahanandi February 24 – Ganapathi Puja, Suryaprabha Vahana Seva,Dwajarohanam, Vygara Vahana Seva ,Mayura Seva February 25 – Simha Vahana Seva surya Vahana Seva, February 26 – Ravana Vahana Seva, Nandi Vahana Seva Vrushaba Vahanam, Lingodbhava Maharudrabhishekam, Kalyanam February 27 – Simha Shesha Vahana Seva, Puspha Vahana Sev February 28 – ashva Vahana Seva,Rathotsavam, Puspha Sayanotsavam March 01 – Trisula Snanam, Dwajavarohanam, Teppotsava
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How to reach
The nearest airport is Kurnool,
which is 67 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Nandyala,
which is 14 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Nandyala,
which is 14KMs away.