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A 7th-century shrine of Lord Shiva in Hampi has banned bananas in its premises, stating that devotees tend to overfeed the temple elephant. The management of Virupaksha temple said on Thursday that ...

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 ...

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 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 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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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 ...