Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi in Anantapur. This temple shows the Vijayanagar culture and architecture.

Belief is that Veerbhadra Swamy was installed by Sage Agasthya, later this temple was built during the times of Vijayanagar dynasty.

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi Legends

As stated in the epic Ramayana, The mighty bird Jataayu fought with Ravana while on his way to Lanka, who abducted Maa Sita while Rama and Lakshamana away from home.

During the fight with the demon Ravana, Jayaatu was grounded with severe injuries by losing his wings. Rama in search of Sita arrived here and saw the Jataayu who was in his moments of Life. At the last moments of Jataayu, Rama uttered the word ‘Le Pakshi’ which means ‘Arise Bird’

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi History

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna during the period 1529 – 1542 A.D, who was the headman of the Vijayanagar King Achyutha Deva Raya. This temple is dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy. Temples of Shiva, Vishnu and Veerbhadra were located in this temple complex.

The monolith Nandi, which welcomes you to Lepakshi Town is if 4.5 meters height and 8.23 mt length. It is about 200 mt from Veerabhadra Temple. It is positioned such a way that it faces Shiva Linga inside the temple complex.

Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi Temple is one of the engineering marvels. Among the 70 pillars of the temple, one hangs without any support. Visitors used to check this reality every time they visit the temple

There is an interesting fact associated with Naga Lingam outside Temple, This Naga stone was sculptured in a short time on a single rock by sculptors while they are waiting for the lunch box from their mother.

Temples walls were beautifully carved with the references from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharatham

Near to Goddess Sita Devi Temple, one can find the foot impression of Hanuman.

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi Festival

During 10 day festival in the month of Feb, Ratham (car) festival attracts thousands of devotees from nearby places.

How to reach Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi?

220 Km away from Tirupati, it takes 5 hours by road. The direct bus is available from Tirupati to Hindupur.
124 Km away from Anantapur. Direct bus to this place is available from Anantapur Bus station.
Nearest places are Hindupur which is 14 km away.

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi Accommodation

Lepakshi is a small village, not much facilities will be available here. One can stay at Hindupur which is 14 km from Lepakshi. Bus frequency is high from Hindupur to Lepakshi.