Lepakshi village of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Home to the 16th century Veerabhadra temple built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna.
This is done in the classic Vijayanagara architecture style - massive granite composite pillars, Pillared open hall, cloister with platform etc.
| Nandi Face
The whole nandi is carved out of a single granite boulder.
| Nandi in Lepakshi village
This is one of the largest monolithic carvings in the county
| Inside the Veerabhadra Temple
The hooded serpent shading the lingam sculpture. All done in situ style, scoping out of a massive boulder.
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Lepakshi
The whole nandi is carved out of a single granite boulder.
Lepakshi
This is one of the largest monolithic carvings in the county
Lepakshi
The hooded serpent shading the lingam sculpture. All done in situ style, scoping out of a massive boulder.