Lepakshi

Lapakshi

Lepakshi is a small village in Mandal in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh.The Shiva's bull Nandi is a granite monolithic sculpture on the main road of Lepashki approximately 200m from the temple. It is 4.5m high and 8.23m long making one of the largest nandi in India.Hindupur is a major town nearby and 14 km away from Lepakshi. One can reach Lepakshi through Hindupur which is well connected to Bengaluru and Anantapur - district headquarters.

There are lots of private bus services and APSRTC buses connecting Hindupur and Lepakshi for every 10 minutes.

lepakshi temple history

  Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi. The Veerabhadra temple is in Lepakshi in the Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Built in the 16th century, the architectural features of the temple are in the Vijayanagara style with profusion of carvings and paintings at almost every exposed surface of the temple.

How to Reach

Well connected through main city via all means of transport. Bus services quite prominent. Lepakshi is reached by going north from Bengaluru, turn west at the Kodikonda checkpost on the Hyderabad highway NH 44. Lepakshi is 14 km away from Hindupur where there are bus and train links.

Tips

Carry camera, torch, light and fully covered clothes, proper footwears, munchies, beverages and water along

Time Required: 1-2 hrs

Cost: No entry fee

Open Time: Best Time to visit is during day hours in favorable seasons.

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