Temple info-3492. Nellikaayi Basavanna temple,Nandi hills,Karnataka. நெல்லிக்காய் பசவண்ணா கோயில்,நந்திமலை,கர்நாடகா
Temple info -3492 கோயில் தகவல் -3492 Shri Nellikaayi Basavannana Gudi, Nandi Idol /ಶ್ರೀ ನೆಲ್ಲಿಕಾಯಿ ಬಸವಣ್ಣನ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ - (ನಂದಿಬೆಟ್ಟ), Nandi Hills, Karnataka. The visit to this Shri Nellikaayi Basavannana Gudi, a Nandi or a Monolithic Bull, Nandi Hills, Andhra Pradesh, was a part of “Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Heritage walk”, from 25 th to 28 th December 2025, organised by “ எண்திசை வரலாற்று மரபுநடைக்குழு ” . A huge monolithic Nandi/ Rishabam was established at the eastern side of the hill during the 11th Century by the Chola Kings. The Rishabam is in a sitting posture at the centre of the temple, under a mandapa with 6 pillars. The Rishabam is sculpted from a single stone. It measures 10 feet long, 6 feet wide and 6 feet high. In front of the temple is the Nellikai (Phyllanthus emblica)/ Amla Tree. Hence, it is popularly called Nellikai Basavanna. Devotees believe that if their wish is said into Basavanna's ears, their wish will be fulfilled. HOW TO REACH T...