About Vijayanagara era Shri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Lepakshi is located in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. This temple was built during the Vijayanagara Empire in the mid-16th century and is considered to be a unique example of architecture, painting and sculpture. Which is dedicated to Veerabhadra, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. This temple is built in the 16th century in Vijayanagara style. There are many carvings and paintings on its walls, which depict scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas. Near the temple is a huge Nandi (bull), which is made of a single stone and is considered to be the largest Nandi in the world. The architecture and structure of the temple is said to be built in Vijayanagara style and is mainly divided into three parts, in which the Mukha Mandap is the Sabha Mandap, where devotees gather. And the Ardha Mandap is the central part of the temple, which is connected to the sanctum sanctorum. And finally the sanctum sanctorum which is the main place of worship, where the idol of Veerabhadra Swamy is installed. There are a total of 70 pillars in the temple, out of which one 'hanging pillar' is particularly famous. This pillar is slightly raised from the ground, which shows an amazing architectural skill. There are beautiful murals on the walls and ceilings of the temple, which depict scenes from the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Puranas. The painting on the ceiling of the Ardha Mandap is considered to be one of the largest murals in Asia, which depicts the 14 incarnations of Lord Shiva. The temple complex also has a statue of Nandi made from a huge single rock, which is famous for its hugeness and craftsmanship. This temple is considered to be a divine area according to the 'Skanda Purana', which is famous for destroying the sins of devotees. The name of the temple 'Lepakshi' is also associated with a legend, in which Jatayu said the word 'Le Pankhi' after Ravana cut off his wings, which gave the name of this place 'Lepakshi'.
Temple Timings and Details
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Darshan Timings
Morning Timing: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Timing: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti: 7:00 AM
Evening Aarti: 6:00 PM
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Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
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Photography Not allowed
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Prasad Available
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