Lepakshi is a small village located 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Hindupur Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh and approximately 120 km (75 mi) north of Bangalore, Karnataka,India. Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara Kings' period (1336–1646).The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings and 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, Srirama, and Durga.
The beautiful sculptures on the prakaram attract the pilgrims' attention. These include 14 forms of Siva, like Dakshinamurthi, Ardhanareeswara, Tripurantaka etc. The hall of creepers is another excellent work of art, which has provided perennial inspiration to textile designers over the years. About 500m, North-East of the temple stands India's largest monolithic Nandhi, measuring about 8.25m long and 4,60m high.
Veerabhadra Temple is wonderful 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.
Handicrafts Emporium Lepakshi:
Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium is a under taking showroom of A.P Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd and State Government. Cherial scroll paintings, Brass Artware of A.P, Wood carvings , Rose wood furniture, Bobbili Veena, Banjara Embroidery, Rosewood Panels, Kondapalli toys, Kalamkari paintings, Stone carvings, Nirmal furniture, Cotton and jute durries, Nirmal toys, Leather lamp shades, Nirmal paintings, Kalamkari block prints, Silver filigree & etc., are available at Lepakshi Emporium.
How to Reach:
Road:
Lepakshi Archaeological Notice :
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.
One who is travelling in a car from Bengaluru, can also reach Lepakshi without touching Hindupur and through NH 44. Visit Route Map - Bengaluru to Lepakshi for Google route map.
Rail:
Hindupur railway station is a major railway station nearby and it is well connected to Bengaluru and Anantapur - couple of passenger and express trains run daily to and fro.
Air:
Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest one and 101 km away from Lepakshi via NH 44.
referring the wiki for source:
The beautiful sculptures on the prakaram attract the pilgrims' attention. These include 14 forms of Siva, like Dakshinamurthi, Ardhanareeswara, Tripurantaka etc. The hall of creepers is another excellent work of art, which has provided perennial inspiration to textile designers over the years. About 500m, North-East of the temple stands India's largest monolithic Nandhi, measuring about 8.25m long and 4,60m high.
Veerabhadra Temple is wonderful 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.
Handicrafts Emporium Lepakshi:
Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium is a under taking showroom of A.P Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd and State Government. Cherial scroll paintings, Brass Artware of A.P, Wood carvings , Rose wood furniture, Bobbili Veena, Banjara Embroidery, Rosewood Panels, Kondapalli toys, Kalamkari paintings, Stone carvings, Nirmal furniture, Cotton and jute durries, Nirmal toys, Leather lamp shades, Nirmal paintings, Kalamkari block prints, Silver filigree & etc., are available at Lepakshi Emporium.
How to Reach:
Road:
Lepakshi Archaeological Notice :
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.
One who is travelling in a car from Bengaluru, can also reach Lepakshi without touching Hindupur and through NH 44. Visit Route Map - Bengaluru to Lepakshi for Google route map.
Rail:
Hindupur railway station is a major railway station nearby and it is well connected to Bengaluru and Anantapur - couple of passenger and express trains run daily to and fro.
Air:
Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest one and 101 km away from Lepakshi via NH 44.
referring the wiki for source:
Very nice and well written post about Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh. Thanks for sharing this post. Enjoy reading about this new place. Everyone can visit this place by booking your Bus Tickets in advance to avoid last minute booking.
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