Shiva Temple - Hindu temple in Hampi - Ballari, India

We went late in t night at closing time and was lucky enough to see the last pooja of the day. Temple is beautiful ... very nice visit . Recommend to visit the temple much before closing time which is 8pm.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. It is made from black stone and it is one of the biggest shiv linga in hampi. Usually you can book a tour cab or taxi . They'll take you to the temple along with other heritage sites nearby. There is no entry fee. Opened on weekdays as well as weekends. If you visit hampi,then this is a go to place. Highly recommended.

One of the famous temple in Hampi. There is huge historical history of this temple. You can get the tourist guide here very easily. Other than this Karnataka government has maintained it very well. As this very famous place for tourists so you can find other activities as well other than temple visit.

It is a major attraction in Hampi. The big Shivlinga is also the biggest Shivlinga in Hampi and is located close to Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Carved from black stone the shiv linga is believed to have been existing since the Vijayanagara Empire. The Shiva Linga is constructed in such a way that it has no ceiling and the whole chamber becomes flooded with light. The Shiva linga is also rested on a pedestal that is left on a body of water that is channelled through it.

The temple is great the vibe is so peaceful and we can do Pooja and. Abhishekam with our family and there are lot of other temples like Ganesh,Lakshmi Devi temples where you can also do Pooja

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.

Badvi shivalinga is one of main attractions in Magical Hampi' in Karnataka, we gave a visit to 'Badavilinga Temple'. Badavilinga Temple is a wonderful temple in Hampi dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a 3 metres high Monolithic Sculpture of Shiv Linga. It looks quite marvelous. The sculpture is slightly submerged in water. The Hindu deity Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Linga in this temple. The Badavilinga temple is located near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Tourists as well as devotees flock to the temple throughout the year. The temple is extraordinary and dedicated to God Shiva. The Badavi linga Temple is a wonderful temple in Hampi dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located near Sri Krishna Temple and at a distance 3 km from Hampi Bus Stand. The beautiful Linga is built from black stone and the temple is positioned near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple.

Prasanna Virupaksha temple is one of oldest temples in Hampi. Built during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, the temple is located near the main road to Hampi bus stand and close to the Noblemen's quarters after Chandikesvara temple. It is one of the popular temples that are visited by tourists on the Hampi trail. Quick Facts Timing: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on all days of the week Entry Fee: No entry fee required Photography: Allowed Visit Duration: About 45 minutes to 1 hour Best time to visit: From November to February History of Prasanna Virupaksha Temple, Hampi The Prasanna Virupaksha temple dates back to the 14th century AD. The temple is dedicated to Prasanna Virupaksha, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The temple stands amidst a beautiful lawn covered in green. The temple has remained buried for over four hundred years before it was discovered in the 1980's decade. It is believed that Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya had donated extensively to this temple.