Virupaksha Temple Hampi

About Virupaksha Temple Hampi

Virupaksha Temple is located in the Vijayanagara District of Hampi, Karnataka. It is dedicated to Sri Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. It is a part of the group of monuments at Hampi and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple being built by one of the nayakas under the ruler Deva Raya II named Lakkan Dandesha has been a well-known place visited by many visitors and devotees. The most famous festival celebrated at this temple is Virupaksha and Pampa’s engagement and marriage and the chariot festival is celebrated every year.

How to Reach Virupaksha Temple Hampi

There are various ways to reach the temple. Some frequently used ways are as below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Hospet Junction, at a distance of 12 km from the temple. You can get trains from various major cities to this station. You can even hire a private taxi or take the public transport to reach the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is Jindal Vijaynagara airport, at a distance of 38–40 km from the temple. The nearest international airport is Bengaluru international airport at a distance of 340 km from the temple. You can take the public transport or hire a private taxi to reach the temple.

By Road

The city is well connected with roadways. You can take the public transport or private taxis from the nearby cities operated regularly. Even one can hire a direct taxi to reach the temple. The visitor can easily reach the temple by roadway.

Best Time to Visit Hampi Virupaksha Temple

The best time to visit this temple is from October to March, being the winter time. One can comfortably explore the temple, even doing the sightseeing in the best possible way.

Darshan Timings
Opening Time: 6:00 AM
Closing Time: 7:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti – 05:30 AM
Afternoon Aarti – 12:00 PM
Evening Aarti – 06:30 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Not available
Festival
Hampi Utsav (27 January to 9 January 2023)