- Lepakshi
Lepakshi is a small village located in the
Anantapur District , inAndhra Pradesh ,India . It is 15 km east ofHindupur and about 100 km north ofBangalore .Lepakshi is very important historically and archaeologically. There are three shrines dedicated to
Shiva ,Vishnu andVirabhadra .The famous Veerabhadra temple, dedicated to Veerabhadra, is located here. The temple is a notable example of the
Vijayanagar architectural style. [cite web
url=http://www.anantapur.com/travel/lepakshi.html
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accessdate=2006-08-18 ] It is famous for itssculpture s, which were created by theartisans ofVijayanagara empire. A hugeNandi bull made out of a single granite stone is one of the attractions in Lepakshi.The place is renowned for being one of the best repository of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar Kings.Many oldKannada inscriptions dating back centuries can be seen on its walls [cite web
url=http://us.makemytrip.com/destination/lepakshi/lepakshi.htm
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accessdate=2006-09-18 ]Temples of Lepakshi
There are three temples dedicated to
Shiva ,Vishnu andVirabhadra . On a hillock known as Kurma Saila (tortoise shaped hill), temples of 'Papanatheswara', 'Raghunatha', 'Srirama', 'Veerabhadra' and 'Durga' are located. Veerabharadra temple is the most important temple.Lepakshi is an ultimate testimony for Vishwakarma Brahmins who sculpted these temples. It is believed that noted Vishwakarma Amarashilpi
Jakkanachari took part in the planning the architecture of these temples. There are many shila shasanas that the famous sculptors like Dakoju, Maroju took part in this temple sculpture.References
External links
* [http://www.anantapur.com/travel/lepakshi.html Lepakshi]
* [http://www.greattemples.com Know more about the Lepakshi Temple]
* [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2003/01/13/stories/2003011300060300.htm Lepakshi - The snake and the bull]
* [http://us.makemytrip.com/destination/lepakshi/lepakshi.htm Lepakshi and temple]
* [http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-xEs_Jbs8eq7KDSwP5iZujroyOfs-?cq=1&p=1125 A Photo Blog on Lepakshi]
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