Lepakshi is a heritage place in Andhra Pradesh, India, known for Hindu temples and shrines. The main site is Veerabhadra Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Virabhadra, a fierce form of Shiva. Other places include Lepakshi Nandi, Lepakshi Nagalinga, Hanging Pillar, Lepakshi Pushkarni and Jataayu Moksho Dham. The number of temples and shrine sites makes Lepakshi suitable for travellers interested in Hindu worship and heritage. It also suits visitors who want to see the Monolithic Ganesh and Jataayu Theme Park. The place is best suited to a focused visit centred on religious sites and heritage interest. Travellers planning a temple-focused route in Andhra Pradesh will find several distinct places to consider in and around Lepakshi.
Known for: Hindu temples, Heritage sites, Shrines, Religious attractions
Top things to do in Lepakshi
Veerabhadra Temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to Virabhadra, a fierce form of Shiva.
Ancient Vijayanagara era Lepakshi Nandi: Sight
Lepakshi Nagalinga: Temple
Hanging Pillar: Temple
Jataayu Moksho Dham: Temple
Lepakshi Pushkarni: Sight
Monolithic Ganesh: Temple
Sri Durga Temple: Temple
When is the best time to visit Lepakshi?
Best months: October to February
October to February is the usual time to visit, with November to January among the coolest months. March to May are the hottest, and June to October bring some rain.
January: 6 mm of rain, dry, among the coolest months (good time to go)
February: 3 mm of rain, dry (good time to go)
March: 15 mm of rain, dry, among the hottest months
April: 26 mm of rain, dry, among the hottest months
May: 80 mm of rain, some rain, among the hottest months
June: 100 mm of rain, some rain
July: 90 mm of rain, some rain
August: 99 mm of rain, some rain
September: 139 mm of rain, some rain
October: 124 mm of rain, some rain (good time to go)
November: 77 mm of rain, some rain, among the coolest months (good time to go)
December: 33 mm of rain, dry, among the coolest months (good time to go)
How to reach Lepakshi
By air: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), about 68 km from the centre of Lepakshi in a straight line
By train: Hindupur Junction railway station, about 12 km from the centre of Lepakshi in a straight line