Rahul from Delhi just booked Rudrabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath
Hampi, Karnataka
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
06:00 – 12:30
Location
Hampi
Type
MAJOR
Walk through the iconic 50-meter East Gopuram into the Hampi Bazaar street leading to the temple. Purchase offerings (flowers, coconut, bananas) from shops along the bazaar.
At the temple entrance, the temple elephant Lakshmi may be present. Offer a coin or banana and receive a gentle blessing (touch on the head) from her trunk.
Proceed through the pillared hall (note the famous 'inverted shadow' pinhole image on the inner wall) to the sanctum for darshan of Lord Virupaksha (Shiva Linga).
Visit the Pampa Devi shrine, the temple tank (Manmatha Tank), and the pillared halls with musical columns. Walk to the riverside for views of the Tungabhadra.
Please follow these guidelines to maintain the sanctity of the temple
Hampi Bazaar, Hampi, Vijayanagara District, Karnataka 583239
By Bus
KSRTC buses run from Bangalore (350 km, 7-8 hours), Hubli (166 km), and Hospet (13 km). Hospet is the main bus hub.
By Air
Jindal Vijayanagara Airport (VDY) in Bellary is approximately 60 km away with limited domestic flights. Hubli Airport (HBX) is 160 km.
By Rail
Hospet Junction (13 km) is the nearest railway station with trains from Bangalore, Hubli, and Goa.
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws from Hospet to Hampi cost around Rs 150-200. Bicycles and mopeds can be rented in Hampi for exploring the ruins.
A Jyotirlinga nestled in the Western Ghats — source of the Bhima River in a wildlife sanctuary.
