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Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
Shiva · Lepakshi, Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Also known as Lepakshi Temple, Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, లేపాక్షి వీరభద్ర స్వామి ఆలయం
Painting of Shiva
At a glance
About Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi (also called Lepakshi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Lepakshi, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh (515331). It is usually open for darshan from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 1 puja or seva is listed here, such as Abhishekam.
16th-century Vijayanagara temple of Veerabhadra on the Kurma Saila rock at Lepakshi, known for its hanging pillar, ceiling murals and the huge monolithic Nandi nearby.
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi timings
| General opening hours | Every day | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Pujas and sevas at Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
Significance
The temple is visited both for worship of Veerabhadra and for its art: fresco paintings on the ceilings, the unfinished Kalyana Mandapa, a large naga-linga carved from rock, and a pillar that does not fully touch the ground. The monolithic Nandi about 200 m away is among the largest in India. Maha Shivaratri (February-March) is celebrated.
History
The temple was built around 1530-1540, during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya, by the brothers Virupanna and Veeranna, officials of the Vijayanagara empire at Penukonda. A popular legend says Virupanna was punished for spending treasury funds on it. Tradition links the name Lepakshi to the Ramayana, where Rama told the wounded bird Jatayu to rise ('le pakshi'). It is a centrally protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.
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What are the darshan timings of Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi?
General opening hours (Every day): 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple before travelling.
Where is Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi and how do I reach it?
Lepakshi, near Hindupur, Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh, 515331. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi?
Abhishekam (No published price).
Which deity is worshipped at Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi?
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi is dedicated to Shiva.
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