the centuries-old Virupaksha Temple in Hampi has banned bananas on its premises. Increased tourist activity, which includes feeding bananas to the temple's elephant, Laxmi, has led to leftover ...

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 ...

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. Hampi: A 7th-century shrine of Lord Shiva in ...

Hampi: A 7th-century shrine of Lord Shiva in Hampi has banned bananas in its premises, stating that devotees tend to overfeed the temple elephant as well as litter the place of worship with banana ...

Hampi boasta a rich history as the grand capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is filled with stunning temples, ruins, and legends. The Stone Chariot is an iconic granite ...

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 ...

which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hampi. Laxmi, who has been subjected to constant selfies and attention from overzealous tourists, was recently seen in distress after some visitors ...

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Various forms of God can be seen in the temple. I am confident that this temple complex will become a holy centre for enriching the faith as well as the consciousness of India. I congratulate all ...

EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE ... Madanmohanji Temple, built over 12 years at a cost of ₹170 crore, is Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple. Spread over nine acres, the temple complex encompasses ...