Temples in Hampi

Virupaksha Temple (ʋɪruːpaː'kʂɐ) is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. The temple was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Shree Badavilinga Gudi temple is located in the city of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name Badavilinga is a combination of two words – Badva and Linga. In the local language Badva means poor and Linga represents Shiva. Legend has it that the Shiva Linga placed inside the temple was commissioned by a poverty-stricken peasant woman. Hence the temple came to be known as Badavilinga Temple.

The Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple is located in the city of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vittal. The temple was built during the 15th century by King Devaraya II. Several portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign of Krishnadevaraya. The temple is considered to be the largest and one of the most famous structure in Hampi.

The Sri Krishna Temple is located in the city of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The temple was built by King Krishnadevaraya during the year 1513 AD to celebrated the win over the Orissa state. The main idol installed in the temple was the figure of Balakrishna. This idol is now displayed in the state museum at Chennai.

The Achyuta Raya Temple is a Hindu temple located in the city of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu's one of the form Lord Tiruvengalanatha. The temple was built by Salakaraju Tirumaladeva who was a high officer in Achyutaraya Raya's court. The temple was constructed in the year 1534 A.D.

The Hazara Raama Temple is located in the city of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ram. It was once the private temple of the kings and the royal family of Vijayanagara. The temple is famous for the lovely bas relics and panels depicting the story of the epic Ramayana. The temple was built in the early 15th century by the King Devaraya II.

The Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple Is located in Town of Hampi, and city of Vijayapura, Karnataka, India. The Temple Is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The Yantradharaka temple is believed to be where Lord Rama and Hanuman met for the first time during the Ramayana period. This is the first installation by Sri Vyasaraj among 732 other Hanuman idols.