7 Surprising Facts About Veerabhadra Temple

Veerabhadra temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Lepakshi, in the state of Andhra Pradesh India. The temple is dedicated to the Virabhadra, a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Structure Of Veerabhadra Temple

Veerabhadra temple was built in the 16th century, the architectural features of the temple are in the Vijayanagara style. Also, it is famous for its sculptures. The temple is thought by many to have been built between 1530 and 1545. 

The fresco paintings are particularly detailed in very bright dresses and colours with scenes of Rama and Krishna from the epic stories of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas and they are well preserved.

Veerabhadra Temple Was Built By

The temple was built by Virupanna Nayaka and Vienna, both brothers who were governors under the Vijayanagar empire during the reign of king Achutaraya. Skanda Purana, the temple is one of the divyakshetras, an important pilgrimage site of lord Shiva or Shankar.

Meaning Of Veerabhadra

The meaning Veerabhadra is the fiery incarnation of lord Shiva.

Another Name For Veerabhadra Temple

Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple and Lepakshi Temple.

Unesco World Heritage

Have found a place on the tentative list of the World Heritage Committee and the same was published on the UNESCO World Heritage convention website.

Mysterious Incidence

One pillar stays out of 70 huge pillars, without any support leaving the bottom space that doesn’t let it touch the ground with a few margins. You can also put a cloth under the recognizable space to test the magical gap between the pillar and the ground.

The Footprint Of Lord Hanuman And Sita

Locals said that this is believed to be a lord Hanuman or Sita’s footprint, but still, it's a mystery.

Written By: Apoorva Girai