The idol, originally, included goddess Lakshmi sitting on Narasimha’s lap but the statue of Lakshmi was destroyed ... A walk down Hampi Bazaar will take you back in time. It was one of… ...

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 ...

HAMPI: The centuries-old Virupaksha temple in ... The temple elephant, 36-year-old Laxmi, was looking visibly disturbed when some visitors allegedly force-fed the animal recently, forcing the ...

Hampi is known for its historic ruins and is a delight for history lovers. You can go temple hopping and visit the Virupaksha temple, the Lakshmi Narasimha temple and the Achyutaraya temple among ...