[citation needed] Nandavara is a village near the town of Bantwal, in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.

Nandavara was the capital of the Nanda Dynasty, which ruled the neighboring region for several centuries.Nandavara once had royal associations: there were many palaces and temples in the area.

The Nanda kings established their kingdom on the bank of the Netravati River, and built a fort and a palace.

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 Nanda kings established their kingdom on the bank of the Netravati River, and built a fort and a palace.