Shiva
Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple
Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh · Veerabhadra (Shiva)
About Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple
A UNESCO-protected 16th-century Vijayanagara temple famous for its hanging pillar (one of 70 pillars does not touch the ground), extraordinary mural paintings, and the largest monolithic Nandi statue in India (4.5m tall, 8m long). An architectural masterpiece.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Veerabhadra (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Bhadrakali (Shakti)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Hindupur (38 km) or Dharmavaram (40 km)
Nearest Airport
Bengaluru International Airport (120 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Hindupur
Visitor Tips
Pass a piece of cloth under the hanging pillar; the incomplete wedding canopy of Sita is a must-see; hire a guide for the murals.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
State
Andhra Pradesh
Location
Lepakshi
Ideal Base City
Hindupur
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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