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Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple Timings 2026

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple in Lepakshi, Anantapur District (Karnataka-AP Border), Andhra Pradesh. Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, evening: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 6:00 PM 📍 Andhra Pradesh Open Now

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

Accommodation near Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
🛕 Temple opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
6:00 AM
1:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
2:00 PM
6:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
6:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Lepakshi, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. Vijayanagara-era temple. ASI protected. Famous hanging pillar and Nandi statue.
📅 Heritage tours all day. Extended for architecture enthusiasts.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Praat Aarti
7:00 AM Free
Morning worship.
Sandhya Aarti
5:30 PM Free
Evening lamps.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free religious entry.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
📸 ASI Heritage Entry
For heritage monument exploration.
₹25 (Indian) / ₹300 (Foreign)
No wait
ASI counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹1,000
Sacred bath of Veerabhadra.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Varies
Veerabhadra Jayanti
Birthday of Veerabhadra with special rituals.
👥 High crowd 📅 1 day
Annual
Lepakshi Heritage Festival
Cultural events by AP Tourism in the temple complex.
👥 Moderate crowd 📅 2 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Prasad
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.

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