Virupaksha
Temple, Hampi, Karnataka
Virupaksha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Hampi in Ballari District of Karnataka, India. Presiding Deity is called as Virupaksha and Mother is called as Pampa Devi. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Temple is situated on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra River, to the north of the Hemakuta Hill. This Temple is under the control of ASI.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Entry Fees
·
Per head Rs 5/-
·
Shoe Taker Rs 2/-
·
Photography Allowed (But prohibited
inside Sanctum Sanctorum)
·
Still Camera Rs 50/-
·
Guide Availability Rs
500/-
Festivals
Ekantha
Seva, Giri Pradakshina, Dolotsava, Phalapuja, Magha Suddha Chaturdashi,
Purnima, Kalyana Utsava, Maga Bahula Bidige, Ramanavami, Hampi Rathotsava,
Vinayaka Chathurthi, Navaratri and Shivaratri are the festivals celebrated
here. Hampi Rathotsava, the annual chariot festival
in the month of February is the chief annual festival celebrated here. The
divine marriage between Virupaksheswar and Pampa is celebrated in the month of
December.
Connectivity
The Temple
is located at about 13 Kms from Hosapete KSRTC Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Hosapete
Junction Railway Station, 59 Kms from Ballari Airport, 168 Kms from Hubballi
Airport and 341 Kms from Bengaluru. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates
daily buses to Hosapete from Bangalore, Mysore and Gokarna. From Hosapete you
can go to Hampi on a local bus. The local buses take about half an hour to
reach Hampi.
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