10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Hampi That You Shouldn't Miss

December 27, 2021 Oliva Fomby

The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock-climbing enthusiasts will adore Hampi, considered the bouldering capital of India, and the city’s rocky landscape, dotted with ancient temple ruins, makes for a unique climbing experience.
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1. Vijaya Vittala Temple

Near Kalyan Mantapa, Hampi 583239 India
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5.0 based on 279 reviews

Vijaya Vittala Temple

Reviewed By 957adityan

I am thrill and surprise that 400 years back there was so much Science and knowledge available on Stone carving, design thought symmetry, architectural view and out of world Music Pillar (unfortunately it now closed for visitor) To see detail carving on Stone Chariot itself will take some time. I strongly wish they should start every hour demonstration program (Strictly security guided) with tickets. As other Hampi temples this one big temple but many sculpture are destroyed and so pooja / archana happen at this place. Area is so specious and well maintain by archelogy department. Kudos. They have kept Battery operated vehicle from entrance to temple which is also good. One suggestion for such place guide is must and Charges for guide should be formally displayed at ticket entrance. Or Now Audio Guide facility should be available. Toilets & Washroom needed for Visitor which is missing.

2. Sri Krishna Temple

8fj6+45 Hampi, Karnataka, Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Sri Krishna Temple

3. Kadalekalu Ganesha

8fm6+4f Hampi, Karnataka, Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Kadalekalu Ganesha

4. Virupaksha Temple

Rambo, Hampi India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 978 reviews

Virupaksha Temple

Reviewed By SMP1943 - Sira, India

We saw the main gopuram lit at night from outside. We were on a tour of 'Hampi by Night', which does not take you into the temple.

5. Vithala Temple Complex

Hampi India
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4.5 based on 1,061 reviews

Vithala Temple Complex

Reviewed By ganaraj

Splendid temple ruins with amazing stone structures.It is famous for fantastic stone chariot and musical pillars.One of the best structure in Hampi locate in the banks of Tungabhadra river.

6. Achyutaraya Temple

Courtesans St., Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/achyuta-rayas-temple
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Achyutaraya Temple

Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States

Very big temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and construction. On the right side as you go on, there is a small platform which leads to the Matanga Hill steps. It is an easier route then the steps that are straight down the street from the Virupaksha Temple.

7. Kodanda Rama Temple

At the end of the Virupaksha Bazaar, Hampi India
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Kodanda Rama Temple

8. Balakrishna Temple

Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/krishna-temple
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Balakrishna Temple

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Balakrishna Temple is one of the best temples of the Hampi archeological complex. As soon as you enter the temple grounds, the tower just strikes you as an impressive work of art with numerous carvings depicting the many incarnations of Vishnu. The interiors of the temple also has a series of very striking colonnades where many of the columns are richly decorated too. It’s a pity there is restoration work ongoing at this temple, but it’s still worth it for what you can see.

9. Shivlinga

Nr. Badavilinga Temple, Hampi 583239 India
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Shivlinga

Reviewed By Bhavin-joshi - Mumbai, India

The monolith Shivling and Ugra Narsimha are housed next to each other, There is a priest who performs daily rituals like puja and aarti.

10. Monkey Temple

Anjenaya Hill, Hampi India
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4.5 based on 506 reviews

Monkey Temple

Reviewed By hafi9876 - Bengaluru, India

Mesmerizing place to watch sunset or sunrise..once you are at the top you will see lush green paddy fields along with coconut tress which just add on the beauty of the place. The stretches of tungabhadra river flowing around just creates a fairytale kind of scenery.

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