Lepakshi Temple hanging stone pillar main temple in the Lepakshi temple is of Veerabhadra Along with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are also seated in the temple

Lepakshi Temple A hanging stone pillar temple for centuries also known as Veerabhadra temple

The main temple in the Lepakshi temple is of Veerabhadra 

Along with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are also seated in the temple. The veneer is made of 70 pillars. Which is decorated in a lined manner. The 8 feet pillar located in the second row from outside, which is about half an inch above the surface of the temple for centuries. knowing person says that to understand the hanging pillar, British engineers who came from Inland during the British period came here. During the test, this pillar was shaken a bit by hitting it with a hammer, due to which there was a vibration in the whole temple and the pillar. After which that British engineer, understanding that the foundation of the entire temple rests on this pillar, he fled from there. Later, no one had the ability to find out this secret again, that it should be done again.

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Nandi is The Lepakshi temple which is also known as Veerabhadra temple, 1200 meters west from here garden is great for spending time and taking a walk in the glory

The stone idol of Nandi is The Lepakshi temple which is also known as Veerabhadra temple, 1200 meters west from here.

 

There is a huge statue of Nandi on the other side of the road just in front of the idol of Jatayu bird. Which is made by cutting a single stone. There is no bigger stone statue in the world than this. This statue, 27 feet long and 15 feet wide, is sitting in the middle of a garden with Nandi facing the temple. The garden is very big which is like a park. This is a unique specimen of architecture. The garden is great for spending time and taking a walk in the glory.

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In Lepakshi Temple during this time this Nag Lingam statue was constructed The Lingam statue is carved out of a single stone

Shivling Lepakshi Temple with Nag Lingam Sheshnag which is also famous as Veerabhadra Temple

 

The seven-faced lingam is the main feature of the Lepakshi temple. There are total 5 lingas in the entire Virbhadra temple. Out of which 2 are outside the temple and 3 are inside the temple. Out of that, this is the linga sitting on the 7-faced Shesha snake of special importance. The second linga outside is seated behind the temple. Which also remains the center of attraction. The linga is established under the hood of an umbrella 7 snake. It is said about this lingam that when the artists were waiting for their mother for lunch. Then during this time this Nag Lingam statue was constructed. The Lingam statue is carved out of a single stone.

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According to the story described in Ramayana Ravan abducted Sita, Jatayu bird gave up his life in the East side, 1.2 km away from the Lepakshi temple at this place while fighting with Ravan

Mystery of Jatayu's idol located Lepakshi Temple Mystery of idol of Jatayu bird

Idol of Jatayu bird According to the story described in Ramayana 

Ravan abducted Sita, Jatayu bird gave up his life in the East side, 1.2 km away from the Lepakshi temple at this place while fighting with Ravan. Jatayu bird was killed by his sword by Ravana Dey after unsuccessful in many attempts to save Sita ji. While searching for Sita ji, Lord Rama, Bhayya Lakshman and Hanuman ji found this Jatayu bird in a dead condition. Lord Ram ji had a word hole at that time out of compassion. For Jatayu it was "Le Pakshi", after whom the village was named Lepakshi.

A very large stone idol of Jatayu bird

In the form of Jatayu bird has been built at the exact same place today. There is a big rock on a shallow watch, on which Jatayu bird is made of stone. To go on which is made of iron straight. Which falls 1200 meters before the Lepakshi temple on the way.

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Lepakshi Temple is the biggest example of Vijayanagara architecture and style

Lepakshi Temple Anantapur Andhra Pradesh

 

The Lepakshi temple which is full of many mysteries is the Veerabhadra temple

Which is famous from Lepakshi temple. Lepakshi village is located in Anantapur Andhra Pradesh. Located at about 140 kms from the nearest famous city Bangalore. The Virbhadra temple can also be visited from Penukonda Hindupur in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It is about 35 kms from it.

 

The Virbhadra Temple was built in the 16th century

Which is also known as Lepakshi temple. The construction of the temple dates back to both 1530 and 1540. Whose two brothers, Virupanna Nayak and Veeranna, who lived in Penukonda, were originally residents of Karnataka. He got the temple built. Who was employed at Penukonda in the Vijayanagar empire of King Achyutaraya. He was entrusted with the task of building the temple by the king.

 

This Lepakshi Temple is the biggest example of Vijayanagara architecture and style 

Lepakshi temple is very famous for ancient sculptures. There are idols of Virabhadra, Shiva ji, Bhadrakali, Ganesh ji, Vishnu ji, Lakshmi ji Nag Ligam and Nandi made by the artisans and artists of the Vijayanagara Empire. Ardhanarishvara, Skeleton idol, Dakshinamurti and Tripuratakeshwar are also present in other forms of Lord Shiva.

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