Virupaksha Temple
The still-active 7th-century heart of Hampi, with a 50 m gateway and a temple elephant.
- Open
- Every day, with a midday closure
- Price
- Small entry fee
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Best Time
- Early morning
- Address
- Sri Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Vijayanagara District, Karnataka 583239Directions
- Getting There
- At the end of Hampi Bazaar.
Why Go
This Shiva temple predates the Vijayanagara Empire. The upside-down shadow of its tower appears on a wall inside, and the old bazaar runs out in front.
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