A 16th-century Vijayanagara architectural masterpiece on Kurmasailam hill, famed for its gravity-defying Hanging Pillar, colossal monolithic Nandi, and magnificent frescoes.
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
Lord Veerabhadra / Shiva • Sri Sathya Sai (Anantapur), Rayalaseema
About the Sacred Destination
Presiding Deity
Lord Veerabhadra / Shiva
Sthala Puranam & Authentic Legends
Built in 1530–1538 CE by brothers Virupanna and Veeranna, governors under Vijayanagara Emperor Achyuta Deva Raya. Rooted in the Ramayana where Lord Rama uttered 'Le, Pakshi' to the fallen Jatayu.
Epigraphical & Historical Events
Built in 1530–1538 CE by brothers Virupanna and Veeranna, governors under Vijayanagara Emperor Achyuta Deva Raya. Rooted in the Ramayana where Lord Rama uttered 'Le, Pakshi' to the fallen Jatayu.
Practical Visitor Logistics & Dress Code
Temple Opening Timings & Daily Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Darshan & Special Entry Tickets
Free Darshan line available; Special Darshan tickets at counters.
Dress Code & Special Rules
Traditional Indian attire required (Dhoti/Shirt for Men, Saree/Salwar for Women). Male upper cloth removal rules apply where posted.
Car Parking & Footwear Cloakroom
Parking available near temple entrance.
Transit, Accommodations & Prasadam Dining
How to Reach & Connectivity
120 km north of Bengaluru and 15 km from Hindupur railway station.
Featured Research Articles & Reports
Malini (THADAM Research Wing)
2026-09-08 • Article
The Defiance of Gravity at Lepakshi: How a 16th-Century Hanging Granite Pillar Panicked a British Engineer & Solved Seismic Physics
Slide a silk dupatta or a folded newspaper completely beneath its base, and you will watch it emerge freely on the other side.
In the dance hall (Natya Mandapa) of the 1530 CE Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, one massive, intricately carved granite pillar refuses to touch the flo...
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