Day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi for Temple architecture & paintings
Description
Lepakshi tour is a guided tour to an Architectural jewel of the Vijayanagara Empire.It is a treasure trove of temples, sculptures, paintings and other works of art. The hanging pillar in the temple hall is a marvel of ancient structural engineering. The other highlight is the mystery of Giants who as per legends were supposed to have built the old sections of the temple. We will look for traces of the evidence left behind by Giants of their existence!
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Itinerary
We explore this 16th century masterpiece of Vijaynagara style of architecture. First in line is the section called Mukha Mandapa which served as the venue for dance and other cultural activities. We then visit the Artha Mandapa where the King did his worship and where the Garbha Griha houses the deity. What follows is a unique wedding hall made from grey sandstone with 38 carved monolithic pillars where Lord Shiva and Lady Parvati were supposed to have got married in antiquity!
India’s largest Nandi Bull statue beckons us at Lepakshi. Made from a single granite block this statue stands 15 feet tall and 27 feet long. We can marvel at the bejeweled Nandi who wears a kaasu malai, a bell chain, earrings and other jewelry!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Lepakshi is amazingly beautiful, a Must see for the delicate sculpture, colourful fresque and too cute monkeys. Mayuri, 5senses guide, was a delight to be with! Knowledgeable, open minded and very well organised. All was taken care off to perfection, I just had to enjoy discover and enjoy free of any hassle. Thank you Mayuri!
This ancient mini marvel of a temple was built during the reign of King Sri Achutha Raya by his treasurer Virupanna.Though has many pillars it is balanced by one single pillar.Paintings of shiva,krishna and other deities adore the roof of temple using natural colors. Marriage Mantapa is incomplete without roof as Virupanna died before it's completion.But pullers depict mythologically important characters including famous Girija kalyanam.Further mythological history dates back to period of Ramayana where folklore says it's here the great Jatayu s wings was severed by Ravana the demon when the bird tried to obstruct Ravana from kidnapping Sita wife of Rama.Statue of Jatayu is seen rock.
Amazing people incredible country ❤️ As a westerner I had to surrender my comfort zones in order to appreciate the multitude of religions and cultural indifference that is a must .
Hello and thanks for this opportunity to host you. It was our pleasure.
I used Rydeu Transfer for a business trip from Bangalore to Mysore, and the service exceeded my expectations. The vehicle was in excellent condition, and the driver was both punctual and professional. He was also very accommodating with my schedule and even suggested some great local spots to visit in Mysore. I felt safe and well taken care of during the entire trip. Highly recommend Rydeu Transfer for its exceptional service and reliability
I was there with a friend and colleague from work. We took a day off to visit Lepakshi from Bangalore. The organization was perfect, Vignesh (an exceptional guide) explained the history of Lepakshi main temple with great detail. We were amazed both by the beauty of the temple and the kindness of the guide. I am still thinking of the floating pillar! I strongly recommend the visit with 5 senses tour
Amazing experience! My guide was extremely knowledgeable, very nice and accommodating. It was a wonderful day and a great cultural experience. Highly recommended.
Our driver, Thippesh did a wonderful job of navigating the traffic. Very pleasant and courteous. The guide Vignesh, was very friendly and informative. Would recommend the trip, the lunch was delicious, quite a treat!!
Thanks so much for the kind review. It was our pleasure hosting you.
The visit was excellent and well documented by our guide. We enjoyed listening to the interesting stories from Indian mythology which help understand the sculpture, painting, and culture. The driving was smooth and safe. In conclusion, we enjoyed this day trip
Vising the temple was fascinating, great explanation of what everything meant by our guide Hareesh who was very informative
Hello! It's great to know you enjoyed the tour to lepakshi temple and liked the paintings and sculptures. It was our pleasure.
I really appreciated the time that we spent learning about the local culture. Our guide was happy to answer all questions that we had and we learnt a lot!
Thanks for taking time out for this review. It was our pleasure hosting you on the day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi. I am delighted you enjoyed the tour.
