Goddess
Goddess Nandini is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. The main idol in the temple is a black stone, which is now almost red, as devotees use sindur to pray the holy stone as Nandikeshwari. The idol is adorned with a silver crown and three golden eyes.
God
Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Nandikeshwar.
Interesting Facts
- Sati devi's Neck bone had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Sainthia Bus Stand |
600 MRTS | 9153507343 |
 Sainthia Junction |
700 MRTS | 139 |
 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport |
106 KM | 09933300606 |
Architecture
Nandikeshwari Temple does not have the architectural excellence. On wall of the temple, there are beautiful paintings of many Gods and Goddesses. It rests on an elevated platform, and contains many additional smaller shrines to many gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon. Statuettes of the Dasa Mahavidya are carved on the walls overlooking the main temple. The name of Goddess is derived from ‘Nandi’, the mascot and follower of Lord Shiva and ‘Ishwari’ (Goddess), meaning ‘one who is worshiped by Nandi', the divine bull. Inside the temple premise there are many other temples of Dashabvataar, Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman, Ram-Sita, Nabadurga, Lord Shiva or Mahadeva and some more. The atmosphere around the temple is very calm and tranquil and is far away from din and bustle of the city. Nandikeshwari Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth. The town is sanctified by the river Kopai and Maa Nandikeshwari, the Holy Goddess. This is the temple where Sati's neck-bone fell. Maa Nandikeshwari is believed to be present in a big mounted rock, deeped with vermillion, in the shape of the back of a tortoise. She is adorned with a silver crown and three golden eyes.
Religious Significance
The history of the Nandikeshwari Temple is linked with the event of Sati's self-sacrifice at the Yajna Sabha of her father Daksha, because Daksha insulted Sati and her husband, Shiva. It is believed that the necklace of Sati's corpse fell here to form the Shakti Peetha when the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Vishnu mutilated the corpse of Sati from the arms of Lord Shiva to reduce his rage.
History
Nandikeshwari temple was built in 1320 (According to the Bengali calendar).
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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Sati devi's Portion between the Eyebrows had fallen here
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Wildlife
BALLAVPUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
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It is famous largest park of the species in the state
Dam
BAKRESHWAR DAM
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The Bakreshwar river is a tributary of the mayurakshi River
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