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Home » Andhra Pradesh » Lepakshi Temple

Lepakshi Temple

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Address	Lepakshi Village, East of Hindupur, Anantapur District
City	Anantapur
State	Andhra Pradesh
Location	South India
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Year of Construction	1535 A.D / 16th Century
Constructed By	Vijayanagar Empire
Type of Construction	Ancient
Type of Building	Temple
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Dedicated To	Lord Shiva
Other Deities	Nandhi
Religion	Hinduism
Importance	It is said that when Lord Rama went in search of Sita, he came across the fallen bird Jatayu here and he commanded the bird to rise: 'Le Pakshi,' which over time, evolved to Lepakshi.
Famous For	Sculptures of 14 forms of Lord Shiva.
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Nearby Cities	Anantpur
Related Links	http://www.the-week.com/23mar30/life12.htm http://www.blonnet.com/2000/11/27/stories/102772a4.htm http://www.twincitiesbbs.com/pilgrimage/lepakshi.htm
Other Places of Worship in Anantapur	Chennakesava Temple

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