Historical Lepakshi Temple

Lepakshi is a village in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. It approximately 120 km (75 mi) north of Bangalore.

Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Virabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara Empire period (1336–1646). The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagara kings and Telugu inscriptions. Near the temple complex is a large granite Nandi bull. On a hillock known as Kurma Saila, "tortoise shaped hill", are other temples to Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Srirama, and Durga. Lepakshi is also famous for puppet show based on Hindu mythology. There is also a three-headed bull with single body carved on the pillar of main entrance pillar

The Veerabhadra temple of Lepakshi, which was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna, is dedicated to Veerabhadra. It is an example of the Vijayanagara architectural style.Points of interest in the temple include a rock chain, Vastu Purusha, the Padmini race lady, the hanging pillar, Durga Paadam, the eyes of Virupaksha and Lepakshi saree designs. The paintings on the roof which feature a mural of Veerabhadra are made with natural pigments. Another interesting aspect of this temple is that it is North facing.There is a 3 headed bull with single body is carved on the pillar of main entrance.