Hampi: A 7th-century shrine of Lord Shiva in Hampi has banned bananas in its premises, stating that devotees tend to overfeed ...

The historic Virupaksha temple in Hampi has banned bananas to maintain cleanliness and protect its temple elephant, Laxmi, from excessive attention and distress caused by tourists. The significant ...

GettyImages Situated in the hill town of Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple is one of the most visited temples in India. GettyImages Located in Hampi, Karnataka, Virupaksha ...

Carved on the banks of the great Tungabhadra River, this is a site of world heritage and an unparalleled example of Vijayanagara architecture; that is the famous Virupaksha Temple. ' This ...

Especially lively Virupaksha (Pampapathi) Temple located on Hemakuta hill which ... tower soars above curved roofs allowing visitors inside mandapas with intricately carved pillars surrounding ...

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 ...