UNESCO Heritage
Virupaksha Temple (7th Century)
Continuously active UNESCO World Heritage temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with towering 50-meter gopuram
UNESCO Heritage
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Entry
- ₹25 Entry
- Time needed
- 2 Hours
- Best time
- 07:00 AM to see temple elephant Lakshmi receive her morning river bath
Local tip
Look for the inverted pinhole camera shadow of the main gopuram inside the rear chamber.
About
Virupaksha Temple (7th Century) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Hampi, Karnataka. Continuously active UNESCO World Heritage temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with towering 50-meter gopuram.
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