The magnificent single-stone sculpture of the seven-headed Naga over the black granite Shiva linga forms part of the famous Sri Virabhadraswamy temple complex of Lepakshi in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
There are three shrines in the temple, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Virabhadra Swamy.
Devotees have a close look at the Rama padam in the premises of Sri Virabhadraswamy temple where water oozes out throughout the year.
A view of the hanging pillar at the ancient temple.
The imposing structure of Nandi at the entrance of the temple. Historians say that a clear view of Lord Shiva in the temple is visible when the devotees try to peep over this magnificent structure.
A close view of the Nandi at the entrance of the Sri Virabhadraswami temple.
A magnificent mural on the ceiling depicting devotees reciting Sivapuranam.
A wonderful depiction of the story of Bhaktakannappa on the left side of the facade which projects Lord Siva in the form of a 'snake'.
Imprints of the plates and dishes apparently used in the era of Lord Shiva with the footprint of Lord Rama.
The magnificent single-stone sculpture of Lord Ganesh on the other side of the frontal facade of Lord Siva.
A view of the corridor in the sprawling mandapam around the temple.
The majestic corridor in the mandapam of the temple.
Devotees pray to the huge mass of limestone which is the remains of the material used in the construction of the temple.
