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Hampi: Hampi / Karnataka, India - Shrine on Hemakuta Hill with view on Virupaksha Temple

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Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

Living temple of Vijayanagara.

Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Deity
Shiva as Virupaksha, with Pampa Devi
Where
Hampi, Karnataka
Time to keep
1 to 2 days
Best season
October to February

Why this temple matters

Among the ruins of the Vijayanagara capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Virupaksha temple is still alive with daily worship. The landscape around it is linked with the Ramayana's Kishkindha.

The story

Pampa, a local goddess identified with Parvati, did penance on the banks of the Tungabhadra to win Shiva, who married her here as Virupaksha. Nearby Anjanadri hill is revered as the birthplace of Hanuman.

What to look for

  • The Virupaksha temple and its tall eastern gopuram
  • The Vittala temple and its stone chariot
  • Hemakuta hill at sunset
  • Anjanadri hill across the river

Festivals and when to go

  • Virupaksha car festival (March–April)
  • Hampi Utsav

The practical truth

  • Hampi is a large site. Two days with a vehicle and rest breaks suit families.
  • It is very hot from March to May.

Timings, rules and festival dates change. We confirm the current details for every yatra.

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Combine Hampi with

Srisailam: 3D view of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple pond, Srisailam , Andhra Pradesh. Parallel view images taken consecutively and Andhra PradeshSrisailamJyotirlinga and Shakti Peetha KarnatakaChamundi HillsChamundeshwari

How we take you here

Tell us your dates, your companions and your pace. We shape the yatra and explain every cost before you confirm.

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Questions yatris ask

When is the best time to visit Hampi?

October to February. Festival days are the most crowded, so plan and book early for those.

How much time should we keep for Hampi?

We suggest 1 to 2 days at an easy pace, more if you are travelling with elders or for a festival.

What can we combine with Hampi?

Srisailam, Chamundi Hills fit well on the same yatra. Your SahaYatri will suggest an order that suits your pace.

Can TirthaSeva plan our yatra to Hampi?

Yes. We plan the route, travel, stays and temple visits around your pace, with a multilingual SahaYatri as your single point of contact. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 74115 67001.