Hampi Virupaksha Temple
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📍 Hampi, Karnataka
⭐ Featured International SignificanceThe principal temple of UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi, dedicated to Lord Virupaksha (Shiva) and representing the glorious Vijayanagara Empire heritage.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Virupaksha (Shiva)
Shiva Temple
Virupaksha, Fierce-eyed Shiva, Empire Protector
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants historical consciousness and cultural appreciation, protection of heritage and traditions, success in grand endeavors, royal blessings and leadership, artistic and architectural inspiration, and connection with ancient wisdom.
The temple is famous for historical preservation miracles, inverted shadow phenomenon, elephant blessing experiences, UNESCO heritage significance, and powerful Vijayanagara empire connections.
Exploring UNESCO World Heritage ruins, offering prayers for heritage preservation, experiencing historical consciousness, seeking royal blessings, architectural and cultural appreciation.
Deep historical and cultural understanding, protection and preservation of heritage, success in leadership and grand projects, artistic and architectural inspiration, connection with ancient royal traditions, and UNESCO world heritage appreciation.
📖 About Hampi Virupaksha Temple
Hampi Virupaksha Temple is the principal and oldest functioning temple in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, Karnataka. Dedicated to Lord Virupaksha (a form of Shiva), this temple has been continuously active for over 1300 years and served as the main temple of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. The temple complex showcases magnificent Vijayanagara architecture with its towering gopuram, intricate carvings, and historical significance. The temple is famous for its elephant Lakshmi and the unique inverted shadow phenomenon of the main gopuram visible inside the temple. Hampi represents one of the greatest medieval Hindu kingdoms and the temple stands as a testament to the empire's devotion to Lord Shiva.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Vijayanagara Architecture (7th Century CE (Vijayanagara period expansion))
Magnificent Vijayanagara gopuram, intricate stone carvings, historical temple complex, UNESCO heritage architecture, inverted shadow chamber
Ancient Virupaksha Shiva lingam, temple elephant Lakshmi, historical inscriptions, Vijayanagara royal artifacts, UNESCO heritage elements
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Virupaksha Car Festival: February-March, Hampi Festival: November, UNESCO Heritage events: Year-round
UNESCO heritage celebration events, historical temple festivals, Vijayanagara culture programs, architectural appreciation tours
Winter UNESCO heritage season, summer historical exploration, monsoon cultural programs, year-round heritage activities
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Historical Shiva worship rituals, UNESCO heritage preservation ceremonies, traditional temple practices within heritage context
Vijayanagara empire temple traditions, UNESCO heritage preservation customs, historical consciousness practices
Heritage-blessed prasadam including traditional offerings, UNESCO commemoration items, historical appreciation materials
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional or modest attire preferred. Comfortable clothing for UNESCO heritage site exploration.
UNESCO heritage site with good accessibility and heritage tourism facilities.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Virupaksha (Shiva)
Shiva Temple
6:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Hampi, Karnataka
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Ballari District, Karnataka 583239, India
✈️ How to Reach
Ballari Airport (60 km)
Hosapete Railway Station (13 km)
Hampi Bus Stand (1 km)
By Road: Connected from Bangalore and Goa. UNESCO World Heritage Site with heritage tourism infrastructure.
🏨 Accommodation
Various accommodations available in Hampi including heritage hotels and guest houses.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Hampi UNESCO ruins, Vijayanagara archaeological sites, boulder landscapes, and historical monuments
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.