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Lepakshi

लेपाक्षी

Lepakshi is linked by local tradition with the spot where Jatayu fell after fighting Ravana. Rama finds the dying bird and performs his last rites.

Updated 30 Oct 20262 sources

RegionLepakshi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

Why is Lepakshi sacred?

Jatayu attacks Ravana to save Sita and is struck down. Rama and Lakshmana find him, hear that Ravana has taken Sita south, and Rama cremates him like a father.

The name is popularly explained as "le pakshi", rise O bird. The town is also known for the Veerabhadra temple and its giant Nandi.

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IdentificationLocal tradition; the Valmiki text does not name the siteLepakshi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

Stop 13 on the journeyJatayu's last fightAranya Kanda

Sargas set at Lepakshi

3 sargas of the Valmiki Ramayana take place here.

3.51Jatayu FallsAranya Kanda · Sarga 51 · जटायु का पतन 3.67The Wounded JatayuAranya Kanda · Sarga 67 · घायल जटायु 3.68The Death of JatayuAranya Kanda · Sarga 68 · जटायु का देहांत

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