VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE

About Virupaksha Temple

The temple is a living shrine, actively worshipped, and attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists annually. The annual chariot festival, known as the Rathotsava, is a major event drawing large crowds. Virupaksha Temple's central location in the Hampi Bazaar area makes it a focal point for exploring the ruins and monuments scattered around the region. Its enduring spiritual significance, coupled with its historical and architectural splendor, makes Virupaksha Temple a testament to the rich heritage of South India. The temple complex, surrounded by the boulder-strewn landscape of Hampi, offers a serene and evocative setting, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the grandeur of ancient Indian civilization.