Sri Virupaksha Temple is one of the most important Temples of Hampi with a lot of historical importance. It is believed that this Temple was constructed by a Nayak Chieftan Lakkan Dandesha who served under Deva Raya II. Some would argue that Sri Virupaksha Temple was built in a small way even before the Vijayanagara period. The Temple is located on the banks of River Thungabadra which is also known as River Pampa. It is one among the several Temples in Hampi that was looted and plundered by the Moghuls but it still stands strong to this day.

The Temple has a 9 tiered East facing Rajagopuram which still looks resplendent. There are two Nandhi Vahanams and a Hanuman Idol beneath the Rajagopuram. Beyond this 9 tiered Rajagopuram there is another small 3 tiered East facing Rajagopuram. This Temple has 5 tiered Rajagopurams on the West, North and South too. There are several huge multi pillared Mandapams outside the Temple premises. There are two Dwara Baalakas at the threshold of the Moolasthanam.

The Presiding Deity here is Sri Virupaksha who is an incarnation of God Shiva. He is seen in the Sanctum Sanctorum as a Swayambu Shivalingam and is East  facing. He is also known as Sri Pampa Pathi. Two Somaskandar Idols kept outside the Moolasthanam are revered and Prayed. Close to the Sanctum Sanctorum is another Shrine for Goddess Pampa Devi who is none other than Goddess Parvathy. There are 2 Dwajasthambams or Flag Staff, a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Nandhi Vahanam facing the Moolasthanam. There is another Sub Shrine for Goddess Bhuvaneswari too.

There is a huge sacred Temple Tank or Pushkarani close to the Northern Rajagopuram. This Temple has various other Sub Shrines for different  Deities. The Temple Office functions within the Temple premises. There is a huge Car Parking available and Cars and other vehicles like Bus etc could be parked there with ease. There are also several shops outside the Temple selling all Divine and Pooja articles. Facing this Virupaksha Temple is a huge Bull Idol carved out of a single stone. Though this Temple has been designated as one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites Pooja and other Divine Rituals are regularly performed here. Many perform their Weddings and Engagements in Sri Virupaksha Temple.

Visitors and Tourists visitng here could call Srinivas Temple Guide in his Mobile Number 94820 06390 for more intricate details about the Temple.

There is a small restaurant  very close to the Temple known as TASTE OF BRAHMINS. All Veg dishes are good and tasty here. Call Pampapathy 94820 06076 and Anil Kumar 94820 04539

Contact Details: Srinivas Temple Guide 94820 06390, 08394 241241 and 080 22352828

Temple Timing: 6 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Hospet to Hampi is 13 Kms

Distance from Hiriyur to Hampi is 182 Kms

Distance from Bellari to Hampi is 61 Kms

Distance from Hubballi to Hampi is 166 Kms

Distance from Belgaum to Hampi is 269 Kms

Distance from Koppal to Hampi is 44 Kms

Distance from Shivamoga to Hampi is 249 Kms

Distance from Chitradurga to Hampi is 143 Kms

Distance from Anegundi to Hampi is 20 Kms

Distance from Mantralayam to Hampi is 181 Kms

Distance from Bangalore to Hampi is 342 Kms

Distance from Mysore to Hampi is 425 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Hampi is 696 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Hospet R.S.

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