Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
The Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is renowned for its architectural brilliance and historical significance. It features some of the best mural paintings of the Vijayanagar Empire, covering an area of 24,000 square feet. The temple is famous for its hanging pillar, massive Nandi bull sculpture, and the largest monolithic Nagalinga in India.
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Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Lepakshi Village, Hindupur Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh., Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India- 515331
Contact
Phone: +91 8556 287207
Email: info@lepakshitemple.ap.gov.in
Website: https://lepakshi.ap.gov.in
Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire is preferred. Men should wear dhotis, pants, or kurtas. Women should wear sarees, salwar kameez, or other modest clothing.
Opening Hours
| Day | Morning Opens | Morning Closes | Afternoon Opens | Afternoon Closes | Evening Opens | Evening Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
Archana Timings
| Start Time | End Time | |
|---|---|---|
| evening | 04:00 | 05:30 |
| morning | 08:30 | 10:00 |
Temple Description
The Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is renowned for its architectural brilliance and historical significance. It features some of the best mural paintings of the Vijayanagar Empire, covering an area of 24,000 square feet. The temple is famous for its hanging pillar, massive Nandi bull sculpture, and the largest monolithic Nagalinga in India.
Temple History
Built in 1530 AD by brothers Virupanna and Veeranna, who were governors under the Vijayanagar Empire, the temple is steeped in legend and history. According to local lore, this is where the bird Jatayu fell, wounded by Ravana, and Lord Rama commanded it to rise, uttering "Le Pakshi" (rise, bird), giving the place its name.
Temple Architecture
The temple is a stunning example of Vijayanagar architecture. It features:
- Intricately carved pillars
- A unique hanging pillar that doesn't touch the ground
- Exquisite frescoes on ceilings and walls depicting scenes from epics and puranas
- A massive monolithic Nandi bull statue
- A seven-headed serpent (Nagalinga) carved out of a single boulder