Lepakshi is a village in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India.[2] It is located 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Hindupur and approximately 120 km (75 mi) north of Bangalore." Lepakshi said Lord Rama to Jatayu, the bird asking it to get up," says the guide a bit dramatically narrating the episode from Ramayana."Ravana had chopped off its wings and Lord Ramana found the bird fallen right here in this village. That's why it's called Lepakshi. Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara Kings' period (1336–1646). The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings and Kannada inscriptions. Near the temple complex is a large granite Nandi bull. On a hillock known as Kurma Saila, a "tortoise shaped hill", are other temples to Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Srirama, and Durga.[citation needed] Lepakshi is also famous for puppet shows based on Hindu mythology. There is also a Three-headed bull with a single body carved on the pillar of the main entrance pillar.
Location: Andhra PradeshLepakshiLepakshi
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Ananthapur
Languages: Telugu
Time zone: UTC+5:30 (IST)
Veerabhadra Temple
The Veerabhadra temple of Lepakshi, which was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna, is dedicated to Veerabhadra. It is an example of the Vijayanagara architectural style.[3] Points of interest in the temple include a rock chain, Vastu Purusha, the Padmini race lady, the hanging pillar, Durga Paadam, the eyes of Viroopaakshanna and Lepakshi saree designs. The paintings on the roof are made with natural pigments.[citation needed] Another interesting aspect of this temple is that it is North facing.[citation needed]There is a 3 headed bull with a single body carved on the pillar of the main entrance.
Tourism in Lepakshi
The most highly populated state in southern India and the land simultaneously of Telugu and the Charminar, Andhra Pradesh on the Bay of Bengal offers a plethora of the most diverse tourist experiences. From dilapidated fortresses to the untamed wilderness, magnificent monuments to rustic tribal villages, Andhra Pradesh has it all. Home also to a bipolar communal environment, Tourism of Andhra Pradesh has always been a flourishing industry and still has not lost any of the attention it. The historic town of Lepakshi, located in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh particularly famous for its Vijaynagar style temples, holds a mirror to the past. The handicrafts of Lepakshi are also quite popular among women all over the country. A tour to Lepakshi therefore cannot be missed at any cost.
Best Time to Visit Lepakshi
Summers are uncomfortably hot and humid. The best time therefore to visit Lepakshi is between November and March.
Directions to Lepakshi
By Air: Hyderabad Begumpet Airport, Tirupati Airport.
By Road: Lepakshi is 480 km from Hyderabad, the state capital. It is 120 km from Bangalore. On the way to Hyderabad from Bangalore, you have to take a detour of about 16kms on the left to reach Lepakshi.
