Pattabhirama Mandir, Karnataka, IN

Deities: Lord Rama
Location: Hampi, Karnataka
Built in: 1530
Famous For: A World Heritage SiteBest time to visit: September to February.
STD Code: 08394

Karnataka temples and shrines forms an inevitable part of Karnataka tourism. Devotees from different corners of the world come to visit Karnataka temples and shrines to pay their homage to their titular deities.

353 kilometres from Bangalore, in the south Indian state of Karnataka.Hampi has a history from the epical age of Ramayana, ages before the Vijayanagara Empire was born. Hampi has an epical history as the capital city of Kishkindha, the monkey kingdom during the period of Ramayana. It is 353 kilometres from Bangalore, in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was built by Krishna Devrai.

Pattabhirama temple on the south of the sacred river Tungabadra located in scenic hilly surroundings is the largest among the ruins. This wonderful temple is noted for its largeness. There is a capacious hall in front of the temple.

Known for its splendid architecture, the temple complex is confined within a large rectangular enclosure. The sanctum sanctorum with its axial mantapas is situated in the centre of the courtyard. A pillared colonnade runs along the inside of the wall round the courtyard.The east-facing sanctum is a tri-tala vimana with an antarala, ardha-mantapa and maha-mantapa. The large and square maha-mantapa is a finely proportioned seven aisled structure with tall and slender composite pillars of various types. To the east of the ardha-mantapa is the usual covered pradakshina-prakara enclosing the garbha-griha and the antarala.

Today, the ruins at Hampi remindes its visitors of the greatest land of culture, music, art and architecture, which continues to exude a charm, that is just mind-blowing.

Tourist Attractions:
Lotus Mahal
Vitthal Temple
Stone Chariot
Virupaksha Temple
Ugra Narasimha
Pampapati temple
Krishna temple
Hazara Ramachandra
Chandrasekhara temple
Jaina Temple.

How to reach:
by Air: The nearest Airport is Bellary (974 km); other convenient airports are Belgaum (190 km) and Bangalore (353 km).
by Rail: The nearest rail point is Hospet from where one travels another 12 kilometers by road to reach Hampi.
by Road: Regular bus services from Bangalore to Hospet.

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