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Hemakuta Hill Temples - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Hemakuta Hill Temples

Cluster of ancient temples situated on the Hemakutta hills in Hampi. Popular viewpoint, Canvas of stones, hundreds of years old. Hemakuta hills literally means golden hillock
Address : Hemakuta Hill Temple, Hampi, Karnataka 583239

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Kadalekalu GaneshaOne of the largest statues of Lord Ganesh in southern India. It has a height of 4.6 meters and is carved out of a single boulder. The belly of Ganesha has been chiseled in such a manner that it resembles a Bengal gram (known as Kadalekalu in the local language). The temple hall is decorated with tall and slender granite pillars.
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Virupaksha TempleThis temple of shiva is designated as UNESCO world heritage site located in the heart of Hampi. It has a large gopura which is covered by architectural beauty and the surroundings of the temple is also quite impressing. The archiitectural beauty of Hampi statrts from here. #hampi
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Mathanga HillHighest point in Hampi to get an areal view of the city and surroundings. Trekkers paradise, viewpoint. There is a small temple and a cave in the hill.
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Underground Shiva Temple (Prasanna Virupaksha Temple)For some curious reasons, this temple dedicated to Lord Siva was built many meters below the ground level. Almost all the time the sanctum and the core parts of the temple are underwater, restricting entry to the inner areas. There is a beautiful lawn built around the temple. Usually a less crowded location
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Lotus Mahal HampiSituated within the Zenana enclosure , a secluded area reserved for the royal ladies of the Vijayanagara empire. The structure resembles the petals of a lotus.This is a good example of Indo Islamic architecture
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Elephant's StablesLong structure with a row of domed chamber which were used to keep royal elephants . A good example of Indo Islamic architecture

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Located in the north eastern part of Karnataka which has the highest deposits of Iron ore. Home of popular #hampi

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