Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple

Nandi or Nandi Kandi is a small village located 15 Kms from Sangareddy and 60 Kms from Medak. The temple known locally as the Rameshwara or the Ramalingeshwara Temple is a unique star shaped temple of the Kalyana Chalukyan period. The four exquisitely sculptured pillars in the centre of the hall (Navaranga) depict the figures of the Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Narasimha, Varaha, Nataraja, Devi Mahishasur Mardini, Devi Saraswati and Gaja Lakshmi in various forms. There are also sculptures depicting Dikpalakas, Apsaras, Rakshasas, Matrumurti and Darpan Warriors, etc. The central hall of the temple has four beautifully sculptured pillars. The pillars and the walls of the hall are adorned with images of Lord Narasimha, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva in various poses. Numerous images of Lord Varaha, Lord Nataraja, Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Mahishasura Mardini and Goddess Gaja Lakshmi can also been seen on the side walls. The sculptures depicting the apsaras, dikpalakas, rakshasas, matrumurti and darpan warriors adorn this temple.