Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi)

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Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi is located near Anantapur which is 15 km east of Hindupur in the Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India. Bangalore is the nearest large city.

[edit] Temple

The temple, a wonerful example of the Vijayanagar architectural style and art,[1] was built in the 16th century and sits on a mount. The presiding deity is Veerabhadra.

In the exquisite shrine is a wealth of magnificent sculpture in the intricate mandapams. One mandapam has pillars with life-sized images of dancers, musicians and other sculptures, created by the artisans of the Vijayanagara empire. The huge granite Nandi Bull is carved out of a single stone. The ceilings have breathtakingly beautiful mural paintings.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lepakshi. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
  2. ^ Veerabhadraswami Temple at Lepakshi near Anantapur. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.

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