LEPAKSHI TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE

LEPAKSHI TEMPLE,ANDHRA PRADESH,INDIA

The temple, a wonderful example of the Vijayanagara Architectural style and art and a master piece of art work done by the Vishwakarma Brahminstapathis who sculpted this temple. This was built in the 16th century and sits on a mount. The presiding deity is Veerabhadra.

In the exquisite shrine is a wealth of magnificent sculpture in the intricate mandapams. One mandapam has pillars with life-size images of dancers, musicians and other sculptures, created by the artisans of the Vijayanagar empire. The huge granite Nandi bull is carved out of a single stone. The ceilings have breathtakingly beautiful mural paintings

ENTRANCE

INTERIOR WALLS

MALE DIETY VEERABHADRA SWAMY WORSHIPPED HERE

OVERVIEW

ROUTE  MAP

HANGING PILLAR

HANGING PILLAR

PILLARS INSIDE THE TEMPLE

THE GREAT LORD SHIVALINGAM

ARCHITECTURE OUTSIDE

LEPAKSHI NANDI

PILLARS INSIDE

INTERIOR 

FEMALE DIETY