Lepakshi Overview

It's a cute little town with a history of several big kingdoms that used to rule the area. The city of Lepakshi is in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is 120 km from Bangalore, making it a great day trip destination. Lepakshi was founded in 1535 by Maharaja Aliya Rama Raya of the Vijayanagara kingdom. It is home to many interesting archaeological sites, beautiful old temples, and much history. Lepakshi is one of the best places to see in Andhra Pradesh.

The temples of Lepakshi honour the power of Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Veerabhadra. They are beautiful art and buildings that will never go out of style. Lepakshi has many beautiful churches with writing in Kannada and a hanging pillar. But the most impressive thing about the town is the massive granite statue of the Nandi Bull, the biggest one of its kind in the whole subcontinent. 

What is Lepakshi famous for?

This famous Hanging Pillar of Veerabhadra Temple has been the most fantastic piece of architecture made by Lepakshi. These are the most beautiful 70 Vijaynagar-style pillars that brothers Virupanna and Veeranna made for the stone temple in 1583 AD.

Andhra Pradesh is famous for making handloom goods in a unique and everyday style. It is a well-known centre for unique silk weaving and intricate handloom weaving. Silk sarees are famous worldwide because they are traditional and gracefully elegant in the making. The Lepakshi is a must-visit during the Lepakshi tour package.

What is the history of the Lepakshi?

Here in this place, Jatayu was killed in trying to prevent Sita from being taken away by Ravana. According to the story, the town got its name because Lord Rama visited the dying Jatayu, enabling him to get onto Moksha by saying, "Le Pakshi". This is why it is famous as "Lepakshi."

What are the architectural features of the city?

Beautiful buildings at Lepakshi were built in the Vijayanagara style, which was created by the Vijayanagar state in South India. One is the Veerabhadra Temple, known for its beautiful carvings, paintings, and a hanging pillar that shows the architectural style and the materials used to build it.

The best time to visit 

This lovely must-visit town is best visited during winter from October to March. It is the best time to get along with Lepakshi and enjoy the standpoint without much hassle. Moreover, one can appreciate the grandeur of the old temples and elaborately carved idols, giving a peep into the culture and history associated with the place. With its splendour, the monsoon season is not the best time to visit Lepakshi. Though the weather will be cool, the heat increases in summer and through the monsoon season when this place is visited but with less desire.