Lepakshi

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| name = Lepakshi
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Anantapur district|Ananthapur]]
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'''Lepakshi''' is a village in the [[Anantapur District]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Anantapur District Mandals|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part32.pdf|publisher=Census of India|accessdate=6 June 2017|pages=430}}</ref> It is located {{convert|15|km|miles|abbr=on}} east of [[Hindupur]] and approximately {{convert|120|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Bangalore]]. It lies very close to border of Karnataka.Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to [[Shiva]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Virabhadra]] which were built during the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] period (1336–1646). The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings and [[kannada script|kannada]] inscriptions. Near the temple complex is a large granite [[Nandi bull]]. On a hillock known as ''Kurma Saila'', "tortoise shaped hill", are other temples to Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, [[Rama|Srirama]], and [[Durga]].{{cn|date=February 2017}} Lepakshi is also famous for puppet show based on [[Hindu mythology]]. There is also a three-headed bull with single body carved on the pillar of main entrance pillar.{{cn|date=September 2018}}

== Archaeological sites ==

=== Veerabhadra Temple ===

The [[Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi)|Veerabhadra temple]] of Lepakshi, which was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna, is dedicated to Veerabhadra. It is an example of the [[Vijayanagara architecture|Vijayanagara architectural style]].<ref>[http://www.anantapur.com/travel/lepakshi.html ''Lepakshi''] Accessed 18 August 2006.</ref> Points of interest in the temple include a rock chain, Vastu Purusha, the Padmini race lady, the hanging pillar, Durga Paadam, the eyes of Virupaksha and Lepakshi saree designs. The paintings on the roof which feature a mural of [[Veerabhadra]] are made with natural [[pigments]].{{cn|date=February 2017}} Another interesting aspect of this temple is that it is North facing.{{cn|date=February 2017}}There is a 3 headed bull with single body is carved on the pillar of main entrance.
[[File:Nandi Bull Lepakshi2.jpg|thumb|left|The Nandi bull, 200 m from [[Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi|Veerabhadra Temple]]]]

== Transport ==
[[File:Lepakshi Archaeological Notice.jpg|thumb|Lepakshi Archaeological Notice]]

[[Hindupur]] railway station is a major railway station.

Lepakshi is well connected by buses to [[Anantapur district|Anantpur]], [[Hindupur]], [[Bangalore]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Lepakshi}}
* [http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/travel/the-hanging-pillar-and-other-wonders-of-lepakshi/article2836929.ece The hanging pillar and other wonders of Lepakshi]
*[http://traveltwosome.com/lepakshi-vidurashwatha/ Lepakshi wonders - One day trip guide from Bangalore]
*[https://templeknowledge.com/about-lepakshi-temple/ Lepakshi Temple complete information]
*[https://ourbackpacktales.com/lepakshi-temple-trip-from-bangalore/ - Day Trip Guide to Lepakshi from Bangalore]

[[Category:Hindu temples in Anantapur district]]
[[Category:Villages in Anantapur district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Anantapur district]]

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