Sakshi Ganapathi Temple

Sakshi Ganapathi Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located about 3 km from Nandyal town in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, at the entrance to the Nallamala forest on the Nandyal-Srisailam road. Traditionally regarded as the gateway to the Nava Nandi pilgrimage circuit, devotees worship here first so that Ganesha as Sakshi (witness) records their pilgrimage. The temple features a distinctive black stone idol of Ganesha holding a book to note devotees' visits.

Visitors can expect a small, accessible temple complex set at the edge of the Nallamala forest range. The main shrine houses a black stone idol of Lord Ganesha depicted holding a book and pasha, symbolizing his role as witness. The surroundings are simple with a gopuram entrance, open courtyard, and small shops selling offerings. Pilgrims typically stop here briefly for darshan and prayers before proceeding to the Nava Nandi temples and Srisailam.