Lepakshi

Lepakshi - Where you can find the incredibly beautiful Veerabhadra Temple (Lepakshi Temple) famed for its mysterious Hanging Pillar. The village of Lepakshi is situated in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Lepakshi - City Guide

Lepakshi holds immense cultural, mythological, and archaeological significance and is credited for the artistic prowess of the Vijayanagara Empire. As per legends, Lepakshi is the place where the mythical bird Jatayu fell wounded during the battle with cruel King Ravana to save Sita Devi from his clutches. The place came to be known as Lepakshi ever since Lord Rama who was on his way to find Sita, came across the injured Jatayu and kindly uttered "Le Pakshi", meaning "rise, o bird" in Telugu.

The place is dotted with attractive temples that are awe-inspiring and spiritually fulfilling. The most renowned is the Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple, a remarkable architectural masterpiece that reflects the mind-blowing Vijayanagara style of architecture.

The history of Lepakshi Temple dates back to the 16th century. The Lepakshi Temple is full of unbelievable wonders and unusual surprises that transport you to another world. The Mysterious Hanging Pillar is the most outstanding feature of Lepakshi Temple through which a thin piece of cloth or paper can easily pass from one side to the other.

Lepakshi is also noted for its fascinating plethora of art forms and traditional crafts. This historic place introduces visitors to the exquisite and remarkable craftsmanship of the skilled artisans of Andhra Pradesh through life-size idols and lovely trinkets.