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'''Nandavara''' is a village near the town of [[Bantwal]], in [[Dakshina Kannada]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>[http://indiawater.gov.in/IMISWeb/DataEntry/HabitationDirectory/Reports/Rep_DirectoryList.aspx?Condition=P50votMRqBU%3D&id=WhnAzMfKbTk%3D&StateName=k3ptAE7vYvW6G7pgl3%2BO%2Fw%3D%3D&DistrictName=4nlwDWnpU4w%3D&level=3SF6adRVTpM%3D&sublevel=zf5afxWBEDk%3D Integrated Management Information System (IMIS)]</ref> It is located around 25 km from [[Mangalore]], on the banks of the [[Netravati River]].

Nandavara had royal associations historically, a fact evidenced by the many palaces and temples built in the area (although none of the forts built by former royals exist in the present day). A few descendants of the royal family now reside in towns near Nandavara, such as Sajipa, Arkula, Kananthoor, Bajpe, Manjeshwara, Yermal, etc. These towns are within a 35 km radius of Nandavara. The Bangera Kings of Nandavara donated their belongings to the poor and needy, which was used by a few local communities in the past.

Nandavara is an ancient settlement and a political center historically. Nandavara was the capital of the Nanda Dynasty, which ruled the neighboring region for several centuries.

The name Nandavara is derived from a combination of two words, ''nanda'' and ''pura''. The Nanda kings established their kingdom on the bank of the Netravati River, and built a fort and a palace. The place came to be known as Nandapura, which in course became well-known by the present name of Nandavara.

Sites of historical significance that exist today include the Sri Veerabhadra shrine, the [[Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba temple]], and the Sri Veera Maruti temple. The neglected Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Shankarnarayana Durgamba temple has been renovated and restored, and is equipped with facilities for social welfare activities.

== References ==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Dakshina Kannada district]]

Nandavara - Revision history

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