Significance of Lepakshi, where PM Modi offered prayers
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PM prays at Veerabhadra Temple
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit and offered prayers at the ancient Veerabhadra temple in Andhra Pradesh, which is highly significant in the Ramayana. At the Sri Satyasai district temple, the PM offered special prayers. The shrine is very important to Hinduism and the Ramayana.
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May India be happy
Lepakshi holds great significance for all the devotees of Lord Sri Ram. Today I had the honour of praying at Veerabhadra Temple. I prayed that the people of India should be happy, healthy and reach higher heights in terms of development.
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Lepakshi legend
The legend has it that Lepakshi is the place where the mythical vulture Jatayu fell after being grievously wounded by demon king Ravana who had abducted Sita. The place finds its mention in Ramayana.
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Jatayu granted Moksha
The dying Jatayu told Lord Ram that Sita was indeed taken south by Ravana, and was then granted Moksha (salvation) by him. There is also a belief that the Lepakshi temple has preserved footprints belonging to Goddess Sita.
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The temple town
Numerous ancient shrines in the temple town honour Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Raghunath, and Ram and are filled with stories from Hindu mythology. The exquisite interior architecture of the temples is thought to have been created by Vijayanagara dynasty artisans.