LEPAKSHI TEMPLE .लेपाक्षी मंदिर.VIRBHADRA TEMPLE.वीरभद्र मंदिर .
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Date: 25/06/2020

The Virbhadra temple at Lepakshi was built by two brothers, Viranna and Virupanna.
This is an example of the Vijayanagara architectural style.Which were built during the period of Vijayanagara kings (1336–1646).
There is a giant Nandi bail statue. Which has been carved on a granite rock. Whose length is 10 meters and width is 4 meters. This bail is one of the largest Nandi bail in the country.
The temple is believed to have been built in the 15th century. This temple has temples of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu and Veerabhadra.
The 100-pillared hall in the Mukh Mandal displays a splendid collection of ornate pillars that are exquisite with figures of dancing women, musical instruments, etc.
One of the main features of the temple is its murals, which belong to the Vijayanagara period, reflecting the natural themes. Flowers and organic colors have been used in these paintings.
52 ton magnet has also been used in the construction of this temple.
The Natya Mandapa of this temple has 70 pillars which is half an inch above the ground and the entire temple is standing on these pillars.
In 1902, Hamilton, an English engineer, came to India to sort out this problem.


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