The Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh is quite famous for the hanging pillar, attracting hundreds of tourists round the year. The 16th century Vijayanagara monument enshrines Lord Shiva as Veerabhadra Swamy, in a self manifested linga (Swayambhu). Apart from this religiously significant linga, one can see India’s biggest monolithic Nandi statue situated only a few hundred metres away from the main temple. Once you enter the temple premises, ensure that you tilt your head up to