Hampi Virupaksha Temple — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 6:30 AM 🕘 Closes 6:30 PM 📍 Karnataka Open Now

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Hampi Virupaksha Temple

Accommodation near Hampi Virupaksha Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
6:30 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
6:30 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Hampi, Ballari district, Karnataka. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient Vijayanagara-era temple. ASI protected.
📅 Extended during Hampi Utsav. Heritage tours all day. Famous for the upside-down shadow on the wall.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Praat Aarti
Morning worship.
Time : 7:00 AM
Price : Free
Madhyanha Aarti
Midday pooja.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening lamps.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free religious entry.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
📸 Heritage / ASI Entry
For Hampi UNESCO complex exploration.
₹40 (Indian) / ₹600 (Foreign)
No wait
ASI counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹300 – ₹2,000
Sacred bath of Virupaksha.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
February / March
Virupaksha Car Festival
3-day chariot festival. Massive procession through Hampi.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 3 days
November
Hampi Utsav
Government-organized cultural festival. Music, dance, heritage walks.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 3 days
February / March
Maha Shivaratri
Night worship at this ancient Shiva shrine.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Ballari Airport (60 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Hosapete Railway Station (13 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Hampi Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions