Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple
Home of the famed hanging pillar
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About Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple
A 16th-century Vijayanagara marvel in Andhra Pradesh, Lepakshi is dedicated to Veerabhadra, a fierce form of Shiva. It is celebrated for its hanging pillar, exquisite ceiling frescoes and the giant monolithic Nandi nearby.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Pooja06:00
- Evening Pooja18:00
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Mahashivaratri
February–MarchThe fierce form of Shiva as Veerabhadra is honoured through the night with abhishek and special pujas amid the temple's celebrated Vijayanagara sculpture.
Veerabhadra Jatra
VariesThe temple's annual fair brings local devotees together for processions and worship of the presiding deity, set against the famed frescoed mandapa.
Poojas & Sevas
Abhishekam to Veerabhadra
Ritual bathing of the towering Veerabhadra deity, the fierce warrior form of Shiva enshrined in the sanctum.
Archana at the Hanging Pillar
Devotees worship within the great mandapa where one of the seventy pillars famously hangs clear of the floor — a marvel of Vijayanagara engineering.
Travel Guide
Address
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi, Hindupur, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh 515331
Nearest Airport
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (120 km)
Nearest Railway
Hindupur Railway Station (35 km)
Best Season
October to February — pleasant weather for exploring the open-air sculpture and frescoes.
Dress Code
Modest attire; remove footwear before entering the temple.
How to reach
Lepakshi is an easy day trip by road from Bengaluru (about 2.5 hours); the temple and the giant monolithic Nandi lie a short distance apart in the village.
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