MYSTERY OF THE FLOATING PILLAR

                                           

Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi is located near Anantapur which is 15 km east of Hindupur in the Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India. Bangalore is the nearest large city.

 The most famous pillar of Veerabhadra temple. Called the Aakaasa Sthambha (floating pillar), it hangs suspended! One can pass a cloth between the underside of the pillar and the floor. It is rumoured that the British (when they were in power) were fascinated by this pillar as to how it can be in a 'suspended' state.

 Leepakshi near Hyderabad is a quaint destination located not too far from the capital city of Hyderabad. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, Leepakshi near Hyderabad is also one of the most fascinating historical cities in the country, which is steeped in oodles of cultural heritage.

Leepakshi near Hyderabad is a part of the Anantapur District of the state, and lies 14 Km to the east of Hindupur. Leepakshi near Hyderabad is archeologically an important place in the country too. This is so because Leepakshi near Hyderabad is a treasure house of all things ancient. You will find numerous carvings and all other sorts of relics scattered all over Leepakshi near Hyderabad. However, most of the relics unearthed from Leepakshi near Hyderabad date back to the era of the Vijayanagar Kings. So Leepakshi near Hyderabad is basically a Vijayanagar Art rich place. The murals, carvings, paintings and other architectural specimens are worth more than just a dekko.

 However, Leepakshi's biggest claim to fame is its Leepakshi Temple. Built sometime during the 16 th century, the Leepakshi Temple is renowned for the Nandi or the white bull which Shiva rides. This nandi is the largest of its kind anywhere in India; and, of course, anywhere in the world too. The Leepakshi Temple is replete with numerous beautiful and spectacular carvings and murals. Leepakshi also has a spectacular Anantha or the coiled seven hooded serpent. The USP of this Anantha is that it has been chiseled out of a single piece of stone. Also, the Leepakshi is known for its Panchalingas. All these, and a lot more, makes Leepakshi near Hyderabad what it is and the way it stands. So going for an excursion to Leepakshi near Hyderabad from the city would be a good bet, which will leave you with memories of a lifetime

BY: E.KANMANI