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Mysore Palace
The Wodeyar royal residence, lit by nearly 100,000 bulbs on Sunday evenings.
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- Hampi, Karnataka
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
A living temple since the 7th century at the heart of Hampi’s UNESCO ruins.
- 1 hour
- ₹2 (camera extra)
- Mysore & Hampi
Overview
About Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Virupaksha is the oldest functioning temple in Hampi, dedicated to Lord Shiva, with a 50-metre gopuram.
It anchors a landscape of boulders, bazaars and ruined palaces of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Why Visit
Why it’s worth your time
- UNESCO siteGroup of Monuments at Hampi.
- Boulder landscapesSunset from Hemakuta Hill.
- Living worshipTemple elephant blessings.
Highlights
Don’t miss
- Main gopuram
- Inverted shadow chamber
- Hemakuta Hill sunset
- Hampi Bazaar
Things to Know
Plan your visit
- Timings
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Entry fee
- ₹2 (camera extra)
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Good to know
- Dress modestly; shoes off inside
Best time to visit
October to February.
Location
Where it is
Related Experiences
Make more of your visit
- Coracle rideOn the Tungabhadra.
FAQs
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi FAQs
How many days for Hampi?
Two days lets you see the sacred and royal centres comfortably.
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4 Nights / 5 DaysMysore · Srirangapatna · Hampi
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- Srirangapatna
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