Virūpākṣa Temple, Hampi
Worship unbroken since the 7th century
⭐ Why it is famous
The oldest continuously functioning temple in India, its 50 m gopuram over the ruins of Vijayanagara, and the pinhole-camera inverted shadow of the tower.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A small 7th-century shrine that grew into the imperial temple of Vijayanagara; survived the 1565 sack of Hampi.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 12:30 and 15:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- ₹2 entry
- Lakshmi the temple elephant blesses visitors in the morning
- UNESCO World Heritage landscape all around
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Virūpākṣa Temple, Hampi, Hampi, VijayanagaraHosapete Jn (HPT) — 13 km
Hampi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Hubballi / Vidyanagar (HBX) — 145 km
Buses and autos from Hospet; coracle crossing to Anegundi.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Guesthouses in Hampi Bazaar
- Resorts across the river at Anegundi
- Hotels in Hospet
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Vittala stone chariot
- Matanga Hill sunrise
- Tungabhadra dam
- Coracle rides