Sri Varaha Swamy Temple  is built on the banks of River Thungabadhra in the 13th Century and it’s a replica of the Vijayanagara style of Architecture. Since it resembles Saivite Temple many believe that it was a Shiva Temple in the ancient days. Anyhow it’s  said to be an Avathar of a Mythological Boar, an incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. It is widely believed that Sri Maha Vishnu took the form of a Boar and brought back the Earth from the deep ocean. Demon Hiranyaksha was supposed to have immersed the Earth there and there was a pitched battle between Sri Maha Vishnu and Hiranyaksha before the Earth could be retrieved. 

In ancient days the King and his family members used to visit this Temple. During the Moghul period intensive damage was done to the Deities and the carvings on the walls of the Temple. Though this Temple has a Rajagopuram it looks dilapidated and in shambles. Most part of the Temple is buried in sand. Almost all the Sub Shrines within this Temple are in ruins with No Deity. Likewise the Presiding Deity of Sri Varaha Swamy too has been removed from the Sanctum Sanctorum and hence there is no Poojas done. As of today it stands just as a Tourist attraction drawing a lot of Visitors and Tourists alike.

This Temple is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958.  Tourists visiting this Temple could call Mr.Srinivas, Temple Guide in his Mobile 94820 06390 to have finer details of this Temple during their visit to Hampi.

Contact Details: Srinivas Temple Guide 94820 06390

Temple Timing: 9 AM to 5:30 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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