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From Bangalore: Temple Art and Architecture of Lepakshi
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From Bangalore: Temple Art and Architecture of Lepakshi

By 5 Senses Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,042 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Marvel at the hanging pillar in the temple hall, a fine specimen of 16th century structural engineering
  • Unravel the mystery of the giants, who built the old sections of the temple, according to legend
  • See India’s largest Nandi Bull statue in Lepakshi

Activity location

    • Bangalore
    • Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bangalore
    • Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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From Bangalore: Temple Art and Architecture of Lepakshi
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 10,042.01 x 1 AdultP 10,042.01

Total
Price is P 10,042.01
Until Fri, Nov 1

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfer in a private car
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBeverages

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Shorts, Sleeveless shirts

What you can expect

Depart from Bangalore after breakfast and take a 2.5-hour drive to Lepakshi. Let your guide enthrall you, as they share myths surrounding Lepakshi with you. At your first stop, see India’s largest Nandi Bull statue.

Next, head to Veerabhadra Temple to explore this 16th century masterpiece of the Vijaynagara style of architecture. First, visit the section called Mukha Mandapa, which served as the dance venue and other cultural activities. Then, visit the Artha Mandapa, where the king worshipped and where the Garbha Griha houses the deity. Visit a unique wedding hall made of grey sandstone, where Lord Shiva and Lady Parvati were supposed to have been married in antiquity.

One of the highlights of Lepakshi is the exquisite collection of paintings on the walls of the temple. Appreciate the rich textile patterns, detailed hairstyles of people, and exquisite jewelry depicted in the paintings. As per legend, giants inhabited these parts and built the old section of the temple. Look for evidence left behind by the giants as you make your way through the temple, before returning to Bangalore.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bangalore
    • Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bangalore
    • Bangalore, Karnataka, India