Sri Chowdeshwari Devi Temple Nandavaram

Situated in the village of Nandavaram in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, this temple is a spiritual destination for devotees seeking blessings and darshan of Sri Chowdeshwari Devi.

The temple is also referred to as the Nandavaram Chowdeshwari Temple and stands as a significant village temple in the region. Devotees can visit the temple throughout the week, as it is open daily from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The best time to visit is during the winter months from November to February, the festival season, early mornings between 5:00 and 8:00 AM, or during the evening aarti. Entry for darshan is free, making it accessible for all pilgrims. A variety of poojas and rituals are performed at the temple.

Daily Poojas and Archana are conducted, and devotees can participate in Kumkumarchana for a nominal fee of ₹20 or opt for Special Archana/Abhishekam at ₹100. During festival periods, the Chandi Homa is performed, attracting devotees from across the region.

Rituals and poojas are conducted in Sanskrit, Telugu, and Kannada, catering to a diverse group of visitors. The temple celebrates major festivals such as Devi Navaratrulu (Dasara) in September-October and Sri Chowdeshwari Devi Jyoti Utsavam & Ugadi Jathara in March-April.

On Fridays, festival days, and during Jathara season, the temple offers free Annadanam (mass feeding) along with traditional prasadam like kumkum, blessed akshatulu, and sweet offerings such as laddu or prashad. Reaching Sri Chowdeshwari Devi Temple is convenient via road and rail.

From Kurnool, pilgrims can travel southeast towards Panyam and continue to Nandavaram, with regular APSRTC and private buses available from Kurnool, Nandyal, and Banaganapalle.

If direct buses are unavailable, visitors can reach nearby towns like Banaganapalle (11 km) or Panyam (19 km) and hire a local auto or taxi. The nearest railway stations are Panyam, Banaganapalle, Nandyal Junction, and Kurnool City.

For air travelers, Kurnool Airport (Orvakal), Kadapa Airport, and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad are the closest options. Accommodation is available in the form of basic temple-managed resting facilities within Nandavaram.

For more options, budget lodges and guesthouses can be found in Banaganapalle, while standard hotels are available in Nandyal and Kurnool City.

Nearby attractions include Banaganapalle, Yaganti Sri Uma Maheshwara Swamy Temple, Nandyal, Mahanandi, and Belum Caves, making Nandavaram an ideal base for exploring the spiritual and natural heritage of the region. For more information, pilgrims can visit the official website or contact the temple directly.