As per local legend Lord Shiva and Parvati were married on the spot where the Kalyana Mantapa stands. To the south of the main shrine is a huge Nagalingam, standing on a granite block, shrouded by a seven headed cobra, magnificently carved out of rock. The monolithic Nandi near the Veerabhadra temple is another remarkable feature. Carved out of a single rock, 4.5m high and 8.23m long, this Nandi is executed in beautifully life like detail.
How to reach :
Air: The nearest air port - Bangalore at a distance of 100km.
Rail: The nearest rail head to Lepakshi is Hindupur at a distance of 16km between the Hyderabad - Bangalore railway line
Bus: Regular buses and taxis from Hindupur and Ananthapur.
Where to stay: Hindupur Tourism Complex (8 Cottages and restaurant) offers excellent accommodation. Abhya Griha rest house at Lepakshi maintained by State Tourism Dept. A.P.Tourism's motel at Hindupur.
Travellers' bungalow at Hindupur, PWD travellers' bungalow at Demakepalli 5km from Lepakshi. For reservation
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