Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi)
- Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi)
Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi is located near Anantapur which is 15 km east of Hindupur in the Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India. Bangalore is the nearest large city.
Temple
The temple, a wonderful example of the Vijayanagara Architectural style and art and a master piece of art work done by the Vishwakarma Brahmin Stapathis who sculpted this temple. This was built in the 16th century and sits on a mount. The presiding deity is Veerabhadra. [cite web
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In the exquisite shrine is a wealth of magnificent sculpture in the intricate mandapams. One mandapam has pillars with life-sized images of dancers, musicians and other sculptures, created by the artisans of the Vijayanagar empire. The huge granite Nandi Bull is carved out of a single stone. The ceilings have breathtakingly beautiful mural paintings. [cite web
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References
External links
* [http://www.templenet.com/Andhra/veerlepa.html Veerabhadraswami Temple at Lepakshi near Anantapur]
* [http://www.anantapur.com/travel/lepakshi.html Lepakshi]
* [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2003/01/13/stories/2003011300060300.htm Temple - The snake and the bull]
* [http://us.makemytrip.com/destination/lepakshi/lepakshi.htm Lepakshi and temple (photo of the Nandi)]
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