Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple
Lord Uma Maheswara (Shiva & Parvati)
Yaganti, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh
Cave-and-hill temple famous for the 'growing' stone Nandi and the Agastya Pushkarini spring.
History
Built in the 15th century by Vijayanagara king Harihara Bukka Raya, the temple has Shiva and Parvati together in a single stone image. The Nandi in front is believed to be slowly growing in size. Sage Agastya is said to have prayed here, and the caves above include the Agastya and Venkateswara caves.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
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How to reach
- By air
- Kurnool (Orvakal) Airport, about 70 km
- By train
- Banaganapalle / Nandyal, about 60 km
- By road
- APSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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