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Virupaksha Temple

Hampi | Karnataka | India

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Quick facts of Virupaksha Temple

Temperature: Max. 33° C, Min. 24° C

Ideal Duration: 1-2 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

Best Time: 1st October - 28th February

Accessability:

Nearest Airport: Hubli, Bellary

Nearest Railway Station: Hospet

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Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Virupaksha Temple in Hampi is acknowledged as one of the UNESCO World Heritage site in India.

The Virupaksha temple chronicle is unremitting from around the seventh century. There are several inscriptions about Lord Shiva which were engraved in the 9th century. It started off as a little shrine and later developed into a huge complex during the Vijayanagara rule. There is evidence that indicates additions were made to Virupaksha Temple during the later years of the Hoysala and Chalukyan sovereignty. Virupaksha Pampa retreat was existent since a long time here.

Virupaksha Temple Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Entry

Throughout the year 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM, Last Entry: 12:00 PM

Throughout the year 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Last Entry: 08:00 PM

Virupaksha Temple Ticket Price Details

Entry Fees

For All: INR 5 (All Person)

Photography Fee

For All: 50 (Still Camera)

Videography Fee

For All: INR 50 (Video Filming)

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Virupaksha Temple

Quick facts of Virupaksha Temple

Accessability:

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

Virupaksha Temple Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Entry

Virupaksha Temple Ticket Price Details

Entry Fees

Photography Fee

Videography Fee

25 Other Major Attractions in Hampi

Vithala Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

Lotus Palace, Hampi, Karnataka

Monkey Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

Hampi Bazaar, Hampi, Karnataka

Hippie Island, Hampi, Karnataka

Queen Bath, Hampi, Karnataka

Matanga Hill, Hampi, Karnataka

Elephant Stables, Hampi, Karnataka

Monolith Bull, Hampi, Karnataka

Big Shivlinga, Hampi, Karnataka

Zenana Enclosure, Hampi, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

Daroji Bear Sanctuary, Hampi, Karnataka

Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex, Hampi, Karnataka

Old Palace, Hampi, Karnataka

Mahanavami Dibba, Hampi, Karnataka

Achyutraya Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi, Karnataka

Archaeological Museum, Hampi, Karnataka

Anegudi village, Hampi, Karnataka

Kadalekalu Ganesh, Hampi, Karnataka

King Balance, Hampi, Karnataka

Riverside Ruins, Hampi, Karnataka

Sasivekalu Ganesh, Hampi, Karnataka

Pampa Sarovar, Hampi, Karnataka

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