Hanging Pillars Lepakshi Temple in Andhra Pradesh Amazes with Its Incredible Architecture
The Veerbhadra temple in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh is leaving visitors bewitched with the appealing architecture. Located in a small village Lepakshi, 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Hindupur and approximately 120 km (75 mi) north of Bangalore, this place has historically and archaeologically well known for the three shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra. 
Mystical Architecture of Lepakshi Veerbhadra Temple Spell Bounds Devotees
Built in the 16th century during the reign of the Vijayanagara Kings’ period (1336–1646) these temples have been also called as Lepakshi temples. Dainty sculptures of god, goddesses, dancers and musicians, and hundreds of paintings all over the walls, columns and ceiling depicting stories from the epics of the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas are built in the typical style of Vijayanagara architecture.
Some of the occupying architectural works at Lepakshi temples are the mural of Veerabhadra which is 24 feet by 14 feet height, the fiery god created by Shiva, on the ceiling, large Nandi (bull) in front of the temple, world largest and single block stone carved mount of Shiva, largest fresco of any single figure in India fiery god created by Shiva.
Hanging Pillar of Lepkashi Veerabhadra Temple is Architecture Wonder
Another far-famed architecture wonder of Lepakshi Veerabhadra temple is the hanging pillar from the ceiling of the temple. Base of a pillar among all 70 stone pillars hangs from the ceiling and barely touches the ground and is possible to pass objects such as a thin sheet of paper or a piece of cloth from one side to the other.
Governors and brothers Viranna and Virupanna of the Vijayanagar Empire during the reign of King Achutaraya, built this temple. Local sources claim that the pillar is a bit dislodged from its original position when a British engineer tried to move it in an unsuccessful attempt to uncover the secret of its support.
Significance with Ramayana
There is a significant place for the village Lepakshi in the great Indian epic Ramayana. Sources claim that the wounded bird Jatayu by the king of Lanka Ravana fell here after a futile battle against the king who was carrying away Sita which was carrying the wife of Rama. Lord Rama assures the bird after reaching the spot who compassionately says that “Le Pakshi” which means “Arise, bird” in Telegu language.
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