Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

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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