Nandyal

Nandyal is a city in Kurnool district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Nandyal mandal in Nandyal revenue division. The name Nandyal is from the word "Nandi Alayam". This place is approximately center point of nine Nandi temples, and it has been an important pilgrimage site since the days of the Vijayanagar Kingdom owing to its nine Nandi temples. Nandyal is surrounded by hills with the Kundu River on its west, the dense forests of Nallamala Hills to the east and granite mines to the south. The town is rich in water resources like reservoirs.

Nandyala is a town in Kurnool District. It is a major centre of trade and commerce in the region and is also important because of its religious significance. The town derives its name from Nandi, the vehicle of Shiva, whose temple here draws pilgrims from faraway places. Nandyal is surrounded by nine temples of Lord Shiva, called Nava Nandi. Omkaram is another famous Siva temple very close to Nandyal. They attract a large numbers of devotees throughout the year. Nandyal is also the gateway to