An extraordinary 15th-century Vijayanagara rock temple nestled inside the rugged Yerramala limestone gorge, famed for its ever-growing monolithic stone Nandi, sacred perennial spring, and ancient ascetic caves.
Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple, Yaganti
Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati (Uma Maheswara) sculpted on a single stone • Nandyal, Rayalaseema
About the Sacred Destination
Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati (Uma Maheswara) sculpted on a single stone
Sthala Puranam & Authentic Legends
Patronized in the 15th century by King Harihara Bukka Raya I of the Sangama Dynasty (Vijayanagara Empire). Rooted in the penance of Sage Agastya and immortalized in the 17th-century Kalagnanam prophecies of Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy.
Epigraphical & Historical Events
Patronized in the 15th century by King Harihara Bukka Raya I of the Sangama Dynasty (Vijayanagara Empire). Rooted in the penance of Sage Agastya and immortalized in the 17th-century Kalagnanam prophecies of Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy.
Practical Visitor Logistics & Dress Code
Temple Opening Timings & Daily Hours
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Darshan & Special Entry Tickets
Free Darshan line available; Special Darshan tickets at counters.
Dress Code & Special Rules
Traditional Indian attire required (Dhoti/Shirt for Men, Saree/Salwar for Women). Male upper cloth removal rules apply where posted.
Car Parking & Footwear Cloakroom
Parking available near temple entrance.
Transit, Accommodations & Prasadam Dining
How to Reach & Connectivity
14 km west of Banaganapalle, 45 km from Belum Caves, and 95 km from Kurnool railway junction.
Featured Research Articles & Reports
Malini (THADAM Research Wing)
2026-09-19 • Article
The Living Stone of Yaganti: Why an 8-Foot Vijayanagara Nandi Expands 1 Inch Every 20 Years & Forced ASI to Remove a Pillar
Five centuries ago, devotees visiting the Yerramala hills of Andhra Pradesh could easily perform a complete pradakshina (circumambulation) around the monolithic stone Nandi seated in the outer mandapa of Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple.
Today, slipping between the sacred bull a...
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