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Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple

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                                                                              Hampi                                            The Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman which is situated in the town of Hampi, Karnataka, India. The shrine of Yantrodaraka Hanuman was eulogised by Vyasaraya a Madhva saint. Quick Facts Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple Main Deity:  Lord Hanuman Best time to Visit:  October to March Temple Timings : Morning and evening Entry Fee : Free How to Reach Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple By Air Bellary , the closest airport to Hampi is at a distance of 64km. Taxis, buses and hired cars ply regularly between the airport and Hampi ...
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Vijaya Vittala Temple

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                                                                               Hampi                                                       The temple was built in the 15th century during the rule of  Devaraya II . He was one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.                                                   The Vittala Temple, also known as Shri Vijaya Vitthala Temple is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is located  i n the north eastern part of Hampi, near the banks of the Tungabh...
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Sree Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

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                                                                         Hampi                                         virupaksha Temple 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 .                                     Unlike all other structures at Hampi which were destroyed with impunity by Bahmanis after the war, Virupaksha temple remained intact.   Shaivite soldiers formed a sizeable chunk of the Bahmani army which participated in the...
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Lotus mahal

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                                                                   Hampi                                                                                     Lotus Mahal or Chitrangini Mahal is an important secular structure in Hampi, India. The Lotus Mahal is an example of Vijayanagara style of architecture and is a two storied structure built in Rubble masonry and finely plastered. The structure was used as re sidue place for royal family of the Vijayanagara Empire.                                         ...
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Vijayanagara empire

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                                                                           Hampi                   The Vijayanagara Empire, also called the Karnata Kingdom, was a Hindu empire based in the region of South India, which consisted the modern states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and some parts of Telangana and Maharashtra.                                                 Vijayanagara temples are usually surrounded by a strong enclosure . Small shrines consist simply of a garbhagriha (sanctum) and a porch. Medium-sized temples have a garbhagriha, shukanasi (antechamber), a navaranga (antrala) connecting the sanctum an...
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