What is the mystery of the Hanging Pillar?

One of the 70 pillars in the temple does not fully rest on the ground. A thin sheet of paper or cloth can be passed underneath it. A British engineer reportedly tried to dislodge it and could only tilt it slightly - the marks of this attempt are still visible.

Where is Lepakshi and how to reach?

Lepakshi is in Anantapur district, 120 km from Bengaluru and 15 km from Hindupur. It is best reached by road from Bangalore (2-2.5 hours by car on NH44).

What is the mystery of the Hanging Pillar?

One of the 70 pillars in the temple does not fully rest on the ground. A thin sheet of paper or cloth can be passed underneath it. A British engineer reportedly tried to dislodge it and could only tilt it slightly - the marks of this attempt are still visible.

Where is Lepakshi and how to reach?

Lepakshi is in Anantapur district, 120 km from Bengaluru and 15 km from Hindupur. It is best reached by road from Bangalore (2-2.5 hours by car on NH44).

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

Main God

Lord Shiva

Timings

6:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Lepakshi

Type

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The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi is a 16th-century architectural marvel built during the Vijayanagara Empire by governors Virupanna and Veeranna. The temple is world-famous for its Hanging Pillar that does not fully rest on the ground - a British engineer who tried to move it could only tilt it slightly. The temple also features a massive monolithic Nandi statue (15 feet long and 10 feet high, one of the largest in India), exquisite ceiling paintings, and over 70 intricately carved pillars depicting stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Darshan Guide

Start at the giant Nandi statue near the entrance

Enter the temple complex and locate the famous Hanging Pillar

Visit the main Veerabhadra shrine

Admire the ceiling paintings in the Kalyana Mandapam

Explore the Nagalingam (Shiva linga with seven-headed serpent)

Location & Directions

Lepakshi, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh 515331

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How to Reach

By Bus

APSRTC buses from Hindupur and Bangalore

By Air

Bengaluru Airport (120 km)

By Rail

Hindupur Railway Station (15 km)

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Lord Shiva

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Darshan Guide

Start at the giant Nandi statue near the entrance

Enter the temple complex and locate the famous Hanging Pillar

Visit the main Veerabhadra shrine

Admire the ceiling paintings in the Kalyana Mandapam

Explore the Nagalingam (Shiva linga with seven-headed serpent)

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