In an effort to maintain cleanliness and safeguard the welfare of its temple elephant, the centuries-old Virupaksha Temple in Hampi has banned bananas on its premises. Increased tourist activity ...

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The centuries-old Virupaksha temple in Hampi has prohibited bananas on its premises to maintain cleanliness and protect its temple elephant, Laxmi. The decision follows complaints of visitors ...

Hampi is an ancient city filled with temples, ruins, and giant boulders. Sites like the Virupaksha Temple and the Vittala ...

While the erstwhile Vijayanagara empire met a tragic end, Hampi town located just outside old ruins still thrives with ...

The management of Virupaksha temple said on Thursday that they decided on the ban for the good of the temple, the elephant as well as the devotees. PTI Last Updated : 16 January 2025, 12:51 IST ...

Highlights of Hampi include structures like the Virupaksha Temple, along with other notable sites such as Hampi Market, where visitors can explore ancient temples, elephant stables, and ruins of ...