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Lepakshi Temple
The Lepakshi temple, also known as Veerbhadra temple is located in the tiny hamlet of Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. It is a paragon of excellent architecture and art. It is famous for its architecture characterised by hanging pillars and cave chambers that can astound you! Once the essence of Vijayanagara Empire, Lepakshi is culturally and archaeologically significant as it acts as the prime location of the shrine dedicated to Veerabhadra. The Lepakshi Temple is an exhibition of timeless art, with famous frescoes and murals.
Another thing that makes the temple unique and a place to must visit is a footprint that is believed to be of Maa Sita. As soon as you step inside the temple, you get the glimpses of the history of Vijayanagara kingdom by way of pictorial representations. From the figures of musicians and saints to that of Parvati and Lord Shiva, the Lepakshi Temple has everything which makes it an attraction of archaeological and artistic splendour. Apart from the architectural importance, the temple according to Skanda Purana is a divyakshetra, in other words, an important pilgrimage destination of Lord Shiva.
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Nandi Bull and Paintings
Located in the proximity to Veerbhadra Temple is another striking feature of the village i.e. idol of Nandi Bull and paintings. This monolithic sculpture of Nandi crafted out of granite stone measures 4.5m in height and 8.23 m in length. Believed to be the largest statue in India, it attracts tourists in large number.
Another statue of Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola is another Nandi statue in Karnataka. Other than this, another brilliant craftsmanship in form of sculptures and mural paintings can be seen on the walls of Natya and Kalyana Mandapams which are also popularly referred to as dance and wedding halls. In fact these incredible carvings are regarded as the finest specimen of Vijayanagara style of architecture.
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Shopping in Lepakshi
The tiny village of Lepakshi in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh holds great historical and archaeological significance. It is a cultural hub most famous for its hanging pillars which are a medieval period architectural wonder thronged by tourists.
Lepakshi is a treasure trove of a fascinating range of art forms and traditional crafts. While in Lepakshi, one should shop for these handicraft items which Lepakshi is famous for. Favorite items like Banjara embroidery, Brassart ware, Cotton and jute durries, Kalamkari paintings with their colorful depictions of the epics and landscapes, Kondapalli toys carved out of softwood, Cherial scroll paintings and the Bidricraft with silvery contours are among the best things to shop for.
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