Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

Veerabhadra Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, located at Lepakshi village in Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the southern side of Lepakshi. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It is considered as one of the most spectacular Vijayanagara temples.

Legends

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History

The temple was built in 1530 CE by the brothers Viruppanna Nayaka and Viranna Nayaka, who were governors under the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Vijayanagara King Achyuta Deva Raya  (1529–1542 CE). There are about 20 inscriptions found in this temple. Most of the inscriptions are dated to the reign of the Vijayanagara King Achyuta Deva Raya (1529–1542 CE). These inscriptions records the genealogy of the Vijayanagara Kings, gifts, grants and administrative details of Vijayanagara era.

The Temple

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Paintings

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Festivals

10 days Brahmotsava (Car festival) during February, Maha Shivaratri, Durgamma Festival and Karthikai are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 400 meters from Lepakshi Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Hindupur Railway Station, 44 Kms from Penukonda, 58 Kms from Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Airport, 77 Kms from Nandi Hills, 100 Kms from Bengaluru Airport, 111 Kms from Bengaluru and 124 Kms from Anantapur. Lepakshi is situated at about 16 Kms from NH 44. The branch road from Kodikonda check post on the Karnataka Andhra Pradesh border takes you to Lepakshi. Lepakshi is well connected by buses to Anantapur, Hindupur and Bangalore.

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