Sri Nandi Basaveshwara Swamy Temple is located at Chikkanayakanahalli (Chikkankanahalli) near Mandya, Karnataka. The shrine is dedicated to Nandi, the vehicle of Shiva and is essentially a Shaivite center of worship.
This a historic temple with a legacy of nearly 800 years. It is believed to have been built by the kings of Mysore for the well-being and health of cattle and livestock. The temple’s deity is regarded as a Swayambhu (self-manifested) idol, making it especially sacred among devotees.
The temple is known for preserving its rich spiritual traditions and conducting special rituals and celebrations throughout the year. Major festivals observed here include:
- Sankranti
- Annual Jatra Mahotsava (Temple Fair)
- Maha Shivaratri
- Ugadi
- Sri Rama Navami
- Basava Jayanti (Akshaya Tritiya)
- Ganapati Festival
- Kartika Masa celebrations
- Ratha Saptami
- Dhanurmasa rituals
- Ayudha Puja
- Vijayadashami and Navaratri festivities
During these occasions, devotees from nearby villages and distant places visit the temple to offer prayers, fulfill vows, and seek divine blessings with complete faith and devotion through thought, word, and deed.
According to local belief and long-standing tradition, sincere worship at the temple brings peace, prosperity, and relief from ailments affecting cattle and livestock. Many devotees consider the temple a sacred center of protection, healing, and spiritual grace.