10 Most Unusual Places In India You Simply Can’t Miss

6. The Hanging Pillar at Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

Lepakshi Temple is known for its amazing paintings and architecture, but this is not the only reason thousands of people come here every year. The temple was built to praise Lord Shiva and contains one of the most mysterious things in the country – the floating pillar. Out of all the 70 pillars located on the premises of the temple, only this one is hanging in mid-air, without any support whatsoever.
Many people believe it to be a kind of miracle and come here to pass their things under the pillar. They think it will grant them luck and prosperity! Others believe it to be just one of the many tricks performed by ancient temple builders who were incredible architects.