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Friday, February 8, 2013

Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh


Lepakshi is a small village near Hindupur in Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh and home to a 16th century temple dedicated to Virabhadra, one of the aides of Lord Shiva.

The temple, which breathes legends, is renowned for a gigantic monolithic statue of the divine bull Nandi, Lord Shiva’s steed. Opposite is an imposing sculpture of a nine-headed naga linga -- a Shiva linga shielded by a celestial snake. An unfinished marriage hall -- said to be for Shiva and Parvati -- is also here.

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