The 7th-century Virupaksha temple in Hampi has banned bananas to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and ...

The historic Virupaksha temple in Hampi has banned bananas to maintain cleanliness and protect its temple elephant, Laxmi, ...

Hampi: A 7th-century shrine of Lord Shiva in Hampi has banned bananas in its premises, stating that devotees tend to overfeed ...

Carved on the banks of the great Tungabhadra River, this is a site of world heritage and an unparalleled example of Vijayanagara architecture; that is the famous Virupaksha Temple. ' This UNESCO ...

India is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that were originally temples. These sites, rich in history and ...

The Virupaksha Temple built around 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the victory of her husband, King Vikramaditya II in 731 over the Pallavas stands out among them all. The inscriptions in ...

This stunning Dravidian-style temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwar. Its intricate carvings and colourful towers make it an architectural masterpiece. The spiritual heart ...