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Originally called Nandalluru, the name is derived from the name Nandi which means the vehicle of Lord Shiva.This place is approximately center point of nine Nandi temples, and hence it has been an important pilgrimage site.Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple near Nandyal is having the world's largest Nandi idol and is one of the major places to visit in Nandyal.
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Nandyal - Pilgrim centre of Lord Shiva • Originally called Nandalluru, the name is derived from the name Nandi which means the vehicle of Lord Shiva. • This place is approximately center point of nine Nandi temples, and hence it has been an important pilgrimage site. • Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple near Nandyal is having the world's largest Nandi idol and is one of the major places to visit in Nandyal.
City of Nandi - Nandyal • The city is well connected by road and railways. • One can see a continuous stream of water pouring into an artificial pond where the source of water, however, is still a mystery. • Along with the temples, Nandyal Tourism is also famous for its 15th century dam called the Cumbum Dam which was built by the Gajapati kings at the Gundlakamma river.