Mumbai to Lepakshi
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Overview
Lepakshi is a small heritage village in Anantapur district famous for the Veerabhadra Temple, a 16th-century Vijayanagara masterpiece featuring some of the largest and finest mural paintings of the medieval Deccan. The temple is renowned for its hanging pillar — one of 70 pillars in the hall, it does not fully rest on the ground and a thin sheet of paper can be passed beneath it. A massive Nandi bull carved from a single granite boulder, measuring 4.5 metres high and 8.2 metres long, sits about 200 metres from the temple and is one of the largest monolithic Nandi statues in India. Situated 920 km from Mumbai, the journey to Lepakshi via NH 44 via Hyderabad → Anantapur → Lepakshi (15 km off NH 44) takes roughly 14-16 hours and is one of the most popular outstation routes from the city. Miles Tours makes your Mumbai to Lepakshi road trip easy — book online or call +91 88790 99744 for instant availability and best fares.
NH 44 via Hyderabad → Anantapur → Lepakshi (15 km off NH 44) Andhra PradeshHistory & Significance
Lepakshi's Veerabhadra Temple was built in 1538 CE by Virupanna Nayaka, a governor under the Vijayanagara Empire. Legend says the name 'Lepakshi' derives from Lord Rama's words 'Le Pakshi' (rise, bird) to the wounded Jatayu bird from the Ramayana. The temple's unfinished Kalyana Mandapam and Virupanna's tragic story of self-blinding add to its mythological aura.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Lepakshi
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹23,500 Flat 15% OFF | ₹27,600 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹26,600 Flat 15% OFF | ₹31,300 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹26,600 Flat 15% OFF | ₹31,300 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹31,300 Flat 15% OFF | ₹36,800 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹43,800 Flat 15% OFF | ₹51,550 |
Estimated for 920 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Route Highlights
- Veerabhadra Temple — 16th-century Vijayanagara temple with extraordinary ceiling murals and the famous hanging pillar
- Monolithic Nandi — a massive 4.5-metre granite Nandi bull, one of the largest in India
- Hanging Pillar — one of 70 pillars that does not fully touch the ground, defying engineering explanation
- Ceiling Murals — some of the finest Vijayanagara-era frescoes depicting scenes from epics and Puranas
- Nagalinga — a massive seven-hooded serpent carved on a natural rock boulder near the temple
Places to Visit in Lepakshi
Veerabhadra Temple
A 16th-century Vijayanagara temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra, featuring 70 intricately carved pillars including the famous hanging pillar and stunning ceiling murals.
Monolithic Nandi Bull
A colossal Nandi statue carved from a single granite boulder, measuring 4.5 metres in height and 8.2 metres in length, located 200 metres from the main temple.
Nagalinga
A massive sculpture of a Shiva Linga protected by a seven-hooded serpent hood, carved on a natural rock outcrop, considered one of the largest of its kind.
Ceiling Murals
Exquisite 16th-century frescoes covering the temple ceilings, depicting scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas in vivid natural pigments.
Kalyana Mandapam
An unfinished marriage hall within the temple complex, its incomplete state attributed to the legend of Virupanna's punishment by the Vijayanagara king.
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