Narayan Bali Puja is performed if there is any unnatural death in the family members. The departed soul will not leave until rituals are performed properly. If death is not natural, such as death due to a pandemic, illness, accident, burn injuries, early-life death, snake bite, committing suicide, murder, consuming poison, drowning in the water, etc. The soul is thought to be caught in “PRET YONI” following the unnatural death and begins to cause suffering to his/her family members in several ways. The soul will be relieved from the pain and suffering of this puja.

• No. of Pooja Days: 1 or 2
• Pooja Timings: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Lunch will be arranged at the Pandit House itself.
• Food Charges: Rs. 150 per person.
• No. of priests performing this pooja: 2-3 priests.
• Pooja Location: Mandapam, Beside Virupaksha Temple, Next to Tungabhadra River.

Hampi Narayana Bali Puja Timings

Best Dates for the Pooja

1. Amavasya (New Moon Day)
2. Pitru Paksha Days
3. Mahalaya Amavasya (Most preferrable)
4. Astami
5. Sravana Nakshatram
6. Ekadasi etc

Hampi Narayana Bali Benefits

1. Removes dosha related to pregnancy
2. Removes Dosha related to Family problems
3. Get rid of Dosha related to marriage delay
4. To pacify ancestors’ souls
5. To avoid frequent abortions
6. Get rid of illness
7. For Peace of Mind
8. Good health
9. To avoid financial issues.
10. Family well-being.
11. Good career.

When should Narayana Bali Pooja be performed after death?

1. On the 11th day after cremation
2. Chaturdashi
3. Amavasya
4. Ekadashi
5. Pitru Paksha days
6. Mahalaya Amavasya

Accommodation will be arranged at an extra cost of Rs. 600 per person.

As per the legend, Lord Rama offered Pinda Daan at the Mandapam beside the temple.

For Hampi Narayana Bali, Please call or WhatsApp 701-303-3309

Reference Link: Temple History

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Hampi Virupaksha Abhisheka Timings, Cost, Online Booking

Rudrabhisheka Timings: 6:30 am, 10:30 am and 6:30 pm

Rudrabhisheka performed daily.

No.Of persons allowed: 2

Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Abhisheka performed to the main deity. The devotees are allowed to sit and watch during the Pooja process during this time.

Tickets can be purchased on arrival at the counter for the same day Abhisheka. Online Booking is not available for this Pooja.

Reference Link: Temple History

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Timings: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. Daily.

Ticket Cost: Free

Photography / Videography Allowed.

Kadlekalu Ganesh

This monolithic Ganesh Statue is 4.6 mt (15 ft tall) of tall. This Temple is located on the slope of Hemakuta Hill. Near to Kadalekalu (Bengal Gram seed), Ganesha is Sasivekalu Ganesha is located. The belly of the Ganesha resembles an unsplit Bengal gram hence the name Kadalekalu.  The belly was partially destroyed by Muslim rulers after the fall of Vijayanagara Kingdom. Pooja is not performed at this temple as Idol was broken. This temple was built in the 15th century.

The temple of Kadalekalu Ganesha Idol was carved out of a Single large boulder. The pillars of the temple were carved with mythological characters from the Epics. The pillars construction reflects the Vijayanagara style of architecture.

How to reach Kadlekalu Ganesh Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Goa which is 309 Km away. Bengaluru airport is 354 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Hospet which is 13 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Hospet, Bellary and Bengaluru to Hampi.

Kadlekalu Ganesh Temple Images

Reference Link: Temple History

For more details on Kadlekalu Ganesh, Please call @ 85000 85151

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Timings: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm. Daily.

Ticket Cost: Free

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Badavi Linga Temple

This monolithic Siva Linga statue is 3 mt in height. The sanctum has no ceiling and the linga is constantly immersed in a water bed since a canal from the River passes through the temple. Water oozes out constantly from the foot level and always three feet deep. It is said that this temple was built by a poor woman. Badavi means Poor woman. It is believed that this temple exists from the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. This temple is located near to Ugra Narasimha Temple. This Linga was made of black stone. A close look at the Idol unveils three eyes on it.

The crowd will be high during Sivaratri festival days and Hampe Utsava.

How to reach Hampi Badavi Linga Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Goa which is 309 Km away. Bengaluru airport is 354 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Hospet which is 13 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Hospet, Bellary and Bengaluru to Hampi.

Hampi Badavi Linga Temple Images

Reference Link: Temple History

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This is a monolithic statue and was built during the reign of Vijayanagar King Krishna Devaraya. This Idol was installed by the priest Krishna Bhatta in 1528 AD. The idol supposed to have Lakshmi Statue on the Left Lap but is missing now. The recovered Idol is at Kamalapuram Museum. Four arms of this Idol was broken. The Idol is seated on a seven hooded Adisesha. This statue is 6.7 mt in height. This statue is seated on the coils of the Seven hooded Shesha with Makara Torana in padmasana with Yogapattika.

The annual Hampi Festival (Hampe Utsava) is performed every year on 3rd, 4th and 5th Nov.

Other main attractions of Hampi

1. Lord Virupaksha
2. Matanga Hill
3. Achyutharaya Temple
4. Mahanavami Dibba
5. Kadanda Rama Temple
6. Yantrodharaka Anjaneyaswamy Temple
7. Chakrathirtha
8. Hazara Rama Temple
9. Vittal Temple complex.

How to reach Hampi Lakshmi Narasimha Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Goa which is 309 Km away. Bengaluru airport is 354 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Hospet which is 13 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Hospet, Bellary and Bengaluru to Hampi.

Hampi Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Images

Reference Link: Temple History

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Hampi Virupaksha Temple History

The Temple Tower is a nine-storeyed construction with 165 ft in height and 20 ft in width. This Gopuram was renovated in 1510 AD. As per the folklore, Rama worshipped Goddess Pampavathi and Lord Virupaksha during Vanavasasm. Rama and Lakshmana stayed here for a while after making Sugreeva as the King. This is the place where Hanuman informed Rama after discovering Sita Devi in Lanka. Hence the name Kishkinda Kanda. This temple was built by Lakkana Dandesha, a chieftain in Vijayanagara Empire during 1336 – 1570 A.D. Hampi stretches over an area of 26 Sq.Km.

The Sanctum Sanctorum is square and enshrines a Siva Linga, which is being worshipped since the 7th Century A.D without any break till today. The Lord Virupaksha was the tutelary deity of the Vijayanagara kings. The Mukhamantapa or Ranagamantapa was built in 1510 A.D by the king Krishnadevaraya, to commemorate his coronation in 1509 A.D. Monolithic Nandi statue is located right opposite to the temple

An inverted image of Big Gopuram is visible during early hours from Sunrise to 9:00 am ( around). The annual festival will be celebrated in the month of Nov for 3 days. The wooden chariot is pulled across the streets during the festival days.

Hampi Virupaksha temple is one of the monuments designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Entrance Fees: Rs.2 per person.

How to reach Hampi Virupaksha Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Goa which is 309 Km away. Bengaluru airport is 354 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Hospet which is 13 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Hospet, Bellary and Bengaluru to Hampi.

Hampi Virupaksha Temple

Reference Link: Temple History

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Vittala Temple Hampi History

Temple is located on the southern banks of the River Tungabhadra and was built in 15th Century AD. This temple architecture reflects the style of Vijayanagara dynasty. This temple has a number of pillared Mandaps. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is worshipped here as Vittala and faces East. Stone Chariot at the entrance of the temple is so beautifully carved which attracts every tourist visiting the temple. The chariot is the virtual trademark of Hampi and the stone wheels still rotate. This chariot house Garuda Image who faces the temple. The brick superstructure which forms the pyramidal top of the chariot is absent.

The Mahamantap is quite big and is carved with images. It has 56 musical pillars with figures of dancers and musicians sculpted on them, which produce sounds or notes of distinct musical instruments when tapped. While the pillars on the outer periphery are slender, those inside are of the Yali type and stouter.

The Mantap house the Garbha Griha and has a number of other shrines. The shrine is a treasure trove which includes reliefs of animals and humans.

Purandaradasa Mantap is right behind the Vittala Temple, commemorating the great composer who seated by the river, wrote many songs in praise of Lord Krishna.

Timings: Sunrise to Sunset

Entry fees

How to reach Hampi?

By Air

1. Hampi is an equal distance from Bangalore and Goa airports and is 350 km away.

By Train

1. Trains do run from Bangalore to Hospet Junction at regular intervals on a daily basis.
2. Daily trains are available from Tirupati to Hospet Junction. Travel time is between 8 hours 30 mins – 11 hours 15 mins.

By Road

1. From Bangalore to Hospet regular KSRTC bus available at early hours, from Hospet, Hampi is 12 km away.
2. Hampi is 85 km from Bellary. The direct bus is available from Bellary to Hampi.

Vittala Temple Hampi Images

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Entry fees: Free entry for all.

Lotus Mahal Hampi

Local call Lotus Mahal as Chitrangi Mahal, from where Royal women used to watch celebrations and processions. It is a two-storeyed building has intricate work with sharp-edged awnings, crenellated arches and tiered facades. The base is elaborate and the top comprises three-tiered Shikaras. The interior is plain with clear spaces. At the centre, the roof has a Lotus bud as a decoration, giving the Mahal its name. The structure is once believed to have had an elaborate network of pipes to carry water to keep the interiors cool.

The archways of the structure resemble petals of a lotus and provide the whole structure with the shape of a half-open lotus bud. The central dome is carved in the shape of a lotus bud. Even the towers of the Lotus Mahal are in a pyramidal shape and resembles lotus petals.

Elephant stable is located to the south of the Zenana enclosure. There are 11 huge stalls for the elephants. The interiors are bare with sandy floors and chain hooks from the roof. One can almost visualise a looming elephant swaying from side to side in the large caverns.

How to reach Hampi?

By Air

• Hampi is an equal distance from Bangalore and Goa airports and is 350 km away.

By Train

• Trains do run from Bangalore to Hospet Junction at regular intervals on a daily basis.
• Daily trains are available from Tirupati to Hospet Junction. Travel time is between 8 hours 30 mins – 11 hours 15 mins.

By Road

• From Bangalore to Hospet regular KSRTC bus available at early hours, from Hospet, Hampi is 12 km away.
• Hampi is 85 km from Bellary. The direct bus is available from Bellary to Hampi.

Lotus Mahal Hampi Images

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Hazara Rama Temple History

This temple is located Northwest of King’s Palace. There is no deity inside the Sanctum Sanctorum. Ramayana Scenes were carved on the walls of Arthamantap. Bas-reliefs of Ganesh, Mahisasuramardini, Anjaneya and Different Avatars of Lord Vishnu can be seen on the four black stone pillars in Arthamantap. Two separate shrines are available for God and Goddess. Temple was built in parts which started at early times of Vijayanagara period to the time of Krishna Deva Raya.

Entry to Royal Mint is available from this Temple, a large walled area with several entrances and impressive fortifications. There is a huge and ornate palace base constructed in 3 tiers to the south-west.

How to reach Hampi?

By Air

1. Hampi is an equal distance from Bangalore and Goa airports and is 350 km away.

By Train

1. Trains do run from Bangalore to Hospet Junction at regular intervals on a daily basis.
2. Daily trains are available from Tirupati to Hospet Junction. Travel time is between 8 hours 30 mins – 11 hours 15 mins.

By Road

1. From Bangalore to Hospet regular KSRTC bus available at early hours, from Hospet, Hampi is 12 km away.
2. Hampi is 85 km from Bellary. The direct bus available from Bellary to Hampi

Hazara Rama Temple Images

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Virupaksha Temple Hampi History

The Garbhagriha is square and enshrines a Siva Linga, which is being worshipped since the 7th Century A.D without any break till today.  The God Virupaksha was the tutelary deity of the Vijayanagara kings.

The Mukhamantapa or Ranagamantapa was added in 1510 A.D by the king Krishnadevaraya, to commemorate his coronation in 1509 A.D.

The king Krishna Devaraya not only built the Mukhamantapa but also renovated the main entrance gopura, which has nine storeys called Bishtappayya Gopura, measuring 52.6 meters in height, dominates the surroundings.

The left entrance gopura of the inner Prakara is called Kanakagiri Gopura, which was built by the chief of that place, which is near to Anegundi. It is a lofty tower decorated on the exterior by many pilasters and this gopura leads to river Thungabhadra.

The Bhuvaneswari and Pampa Devi temples in the complex were rebuilt either because they were in ruins or the worship had been discontinued and these temples were removed from their original site are rebuilt at an elevated height. The two temples are of the 11th century A.D

Virupaksha Temple Hampi Architecture

The Temple consists of a Garbhagriha, three anti-chambers, sabha mandapa or Navaranga and a Mukhamantapa. The whole temple complex is surrounded by a Prakara with pillared cloisters, entrances and small shrines in addition to pillared Mantapa.

The Garbhagriha is square and enshrines a Siva Linga, which is being worshipped since the 7th Century A.D without any break till today.  The God Virupaksha was the tutelary deity of the Vijayanagara kings. The outer walls of the Garbhagriha and anti-chambers are decorated with pilasters, corner pilasters and Kumbha pilasters. The niches are surmounted by vimanas and contain sculptures. The Sikhara over the Garbhagriha is Dravidian type with sala and Kuta, Stupi with Kala at the top

The sabha mandapa or Navaranga is square and stands on four central pillars set on an elevated floor in the centre and corresponding pillars set against the walls. The lower and upper square blocks are depicted with Saivite deities. The outer walls are relieved by Kumbha-Panjaras of ornate type, crowned by Kuta models. The niches have sala-Sikharas and small-sized sculptures.

The figures of the sculptures found on either side of the architectural motifs include Bedara-Kanappa, Naga-Lingam, Kalinga Mardhana, Salva devotees, Siva Parvathi riding on Nandi, Bhairava, Kiratarjuna Linga worshipped by snake and lizard etc.

The Mukhamantapa consists of 38 pillars with an entrance on three sides, with a flight of steps decorated with baluster elephants. The square blocks of the pillars contain reliefs from the epics and other mythologies. The ceiling of the Mukhamantapa is decorated with paintings of Manmantha Vijaya, Triuprantaka, Siva Parvathi marriage scene and Saint Vidyaranya processions etc. In addition, above the beam and below the ceiling are decorated with stucco figures reflecting incidents like Siva-ParvathiKalyanaa, Siva as Kalahari murthi, Anantasayana and Mahisasuramardhini.

The main entrance gopura is decorated with kutas, deities and panjaras in stucco.

How to reach Virupaksha Temple Hampi?

1. From Bangalore to Hospet regular KSRTC bus available at early hours, from Hospet, Hampi is 12 km away
2. Trains do run from Bangalore to Hospet junction at regular intervals on a daily basis.
3. Daily trains are available from Tirupati to Hospet Junction. Travel time is between 8 hours 30 mins – 11 hours 15 mins.

Virupaksha Temple Hampi

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