Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple

Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nellore city, Andhra Pradesh, near the Penna River. Regarded as one of the oldest temples in Nellore and considered the presiding deity of the town, it features traditional South Indian architecture centered on a Shiva lingam. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site, especially revered during Maha Shivaratri, and reflects the region's long-standing Shaivite heritage.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Shiva temple complex with a sanctum housing the Shiva lingam, pillared halls and a gopuram-style entrance. The setting is devotional and relatively quiet outside festival days. Devotees perform darshan, offer prayers and observe rituals. The temple is situated within central Nellore, easily accessible, with open courtyards for circumambulation and photography generally permitted in outer areas only.