Veerabhadra Temple
Architecture of the temple
Geography of the place
History of the place
Veerabhadra Temple
Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Temple
Timings : 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Time Required : 1-2hrs
Entry Fee : Free
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi Overview
Veerabhadra Temple is situated in Lepakshi, in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh. The main deity worshipped here is lord Veerabhadra Swamy, The temple is most famous for its sculptures and architectural beauty.
As per Hindu beliefs, a major incident of the Ramayana occurred in this place. Ravana after kidnapping Sita was heading towards Lanka. On the way, a bird called Jatayu tried to fought Ravana but in vain. It was here that Jatayu fell down. The temple has a footprint on its premises which is believed to be that of Sita.
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