Visit the Veerabhadra Temple in Lepakshi for a religious experience like no other!
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The Veerabhadra temple is a Hindu temple located in Lepakshi, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
A fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva, the Virabhadra, is dedicated to the temple.
The temple, built in the 16th century, features architectural elements in the Vijayanagara style, with profuse carvings and paintings on almost every exposed surface.
One of the most spectacular Vijayanagara temples, it is centrally protected and considered of national importance.
About 200 meters away from the temple, there is a very large Nandi (bull) carved from a single block of stone. This is said to be one of the largest of its type in the world.
The temple has been built on the southern side of Lepakshi town, on a low-altitude hillock. The hillock is a large exposure of granite rock, which is in the shape of a tortoise and is hence known as Kurma Saila.
It is 87 miles (140 kilometers) away from Bangalore.
The Vijayanagara architectural style is evident in the temple. The temple is divided into three sections.
As an edifice, the temple is encircled by two enclosures. The outermost walled enclosure has three gates, with the northern gate being used regularly.