Virupaksha Temple, Hampiವಿರೂಪಾಕ್ಷ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
The living temple of Hampi, with a 50 m gopura and painted ceilings, in worship for centuries.
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About Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Virupaksha Temple is the only major shrine at Hampi still in daily worship, dedicated to Shiva as Virupaksha, consort of the river goddess Pampa. It predates the empire but was expanded by Krishnadevaraya, whose 50 m tall eastern gopura is the landmark of Hampi Bazaar. Inside are painted ceilings in the ranga mantapa, a pinhole that projects an inverted image of the tower onto a wall, and the temple elephant Lakshmi. Open early morning to evening with a break in the afternoon; shoes come off at the gate.
What to see and do
- Eastern gopura
- Ranga Mantapa ceiling paintings
- Inverted shadow of the tower
- Temple elephant Lakshmi
- Hemakuta Hill next door
More places in Vijayanagara
- HampiVijayanagara, Karnataka · UNESCO SitesWorld Heritage ruins of the Vijayanagara capital among boulders on the Tungabhadra.
- Vittala Temple, HampiVijayanagara, Karnataka · UNESCO SitesHome of the stone chariot and the musical pillars, the finest temple of Vijayanagara.
- Matanga HillVijayanagara, Karnataka · Peak TreksSteep rocky climb to the best sunrise point over the Hampi ruins.
- Tungabhadra DamVijayanagara, Karnataka · Lakes & DamsBig 1953 dam near Hospet with gardens, a musical fountain and a bus ride up to the crest.
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