The 7th-century Virupaksha temple in Hampi has banned bananas to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

Tourist places in Hampi also include Archaeological Museum, Queen’s Bath, Ugra Narasimha Swamy Statue, Vittala Temple and Elephant’s Stables, among others. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu ...

There are other ruins such as small shrines and statues, and ruins. The Elephant Stables once housed the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire. The largely intact structure is a major tourist ...

Hampi (Karnataka): 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...