Lepakshi Temple : Every Stone Has a Story to Tell
In India, almost every religious place, every historical monument, and every place of natural brilliance will have a miracle to witness and a fascinating legend to intervene. Sometimes, the same legend is associated with different places. A colossal rock in a village in Kerala, known as Jatayu Rock, where the largest bird sculpture in the world is built, is believed to be the sacred spot where the mythical bird Jatayu fell when Ravana chopped off its wings. The same legend prevails in a small village in Andhra Pradesh. Here, the local people believe that the wounded Jatayu fell on a rocky hillock in this village, and when Rama arrived at the spot, he compassionately uttered the words, Le Pakshi, which means Rise, O Bird, in Telugu. Thus, the place became known as Lepakshi. The legendary Lepakshi is known for the famous Veerabhadra Temple, popularly known as Lepakshi Temple.
