Shri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple
Hampi, Karnataka, India
Welcome to the magnificent Shri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Imagine stepping back in time to the Vijayanagara Empire. This beautiful temple, once called Varadaraja Temple, tells tales of gods and kings. Explore the stunning architecture and feel the history all around you in this amazing Karnataka treasure.
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Top Activities in Shri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple
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Explore The Temple'S Intricate Carvings And Sculptures
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Learn About The Mythology And Stories Depicted In The Carvings
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Witness The Grandeur Of The Towering Gopuram
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Best Time to Visit
October to March
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Approximate expense
₹500 per person
History
Built in the 16th century during the reign of King Achyuta Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Pattabhirama Temple stands as a testament to the empire's architectural prowess and religious fervor. The temple's construction is attributed to a local chieftain who sought to honor Lord Rama. Despite the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, the temple has been remarkably well-preserved and continues to attract devotees and history enthusiasts alike.
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(Visited in December 2024) - A very large, now ruined temple built by Emperor Achyuta DevaRaya in memory of his Queen. Awestruck at the sheer size of the temple. It is located on Daroji Sanctuary road at Kamalapura, 350 meters away from Zoo Road.
This temple can also be considered as one of the most powerful architecture and breathtaking sculptures of Hampi. The horses and elephants carved on the monuments show nothing but the progress and fast moving lifestyle of the then people of Hampi.
Pattabhirama Temple is a beautiful structure that stands in the ruined city of Hampi. It is located at Kamalapur at a distance of 6 km from the main heritage site of Hampi. The temple is known for its intricate architecture. It is dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Rama. It was a prominent destination for devotees during the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Pattabhirama Temple is situated in the center of a huge rectangular walled complex. The main temple structure has axial mantapas. There is a pillared walkway that runs along the inner side of the enclosure wall surrounding the courtyard. There are four towers on four sides of the temple complex that were built as gates of the temple. This temple is truly one of the largest and most beautiful temples in Hampi.
This temple is not so famous one, and we would have also not visited it. But due to some spare time for us to check-in to the hotel, an autowala outside the hotel suggested us to visit it. And this happened to be the first visit in Hampi, we liked the huge structure of the temple and the ruins. It is a good to have a quick visit to this place. This place is very near to Hotel Mayura Bhuvneshwar and Clark's INN and as a govt landmark also very much near to the Busstand.