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 ...

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 ...

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HAMPI: The centuries-old Virupaksha temple in Hampi has banned bananas from its premises in a bid to keep the area clean and save its temple elephant, which is often subjected to endless selfies ...

Leftover bananas and plastic wrappers were often discarded carelessly, marring the site, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hampi. Laxmi, who has been subjected to constant selfies and ...

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 ...

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