The Underground Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Prasanna Virupaksha and was built many meters below the ground level. For this reason, almost all the time the sanctum and the core parts of the temple are under water, restricting entry to the inner areas.
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Saraswati Temple is an ancient temple located in Hampi It is not in a very good condition but still holds its old world charm. The sanctum and the pavilions of the temple are in better condition in comparison to the rest of the structure. About Saraswati Temple : Saraswati Temple is an ancient temple located in Hampi It
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Kadalekalu Ganesha is a giant statue of Lord Ganesha that is 4.6 meters (14 feet) tall sculpture carved in situ on the slope of the Hemakuta Hill. There are also tall slender granite pillars that have many carved mythological themes, standing in the front hall of this shrine.
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The Chandrasekhara Temple dates from the 16th century. The second and third photos show the exterior of its gateway and the interior, respectively. It is known for its Dravidian style of superstructure over the sanctums and the entrance. About Chandrashekara temple : Following the main road from Kamalapura towards Hampi, upon reaching the Royal Centre, the
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About Ugratara Temple Assam in India : Ugratara Temple is an important Shakti shrine, located in the eastern part of the Guwahati city, in Uzan Bazaar. The temple serves as an important pilgrimage center of the state and attracts tourists from far and wide. It was constructed in 1725, by King Shiva Singh of Ahom Kingdom.
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The Balakrishna Temple is also among the Group of Monuments which is currently listed as a part of the World Heritage Monuments by the UNESCO. This temple was built by the ruler Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara period in the year 1513 A.D. About Balakrishna Temple : Krishna temple is considered to be one of the largest
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The Achyutaraya temple is one of the major Hindu temple complexes in Hampi which is dedicated to Tiruvengalanatha, the form of Vishnu that is venerated at Tirupati. Clearly visible from the summit of theMatanga Hill, the temple complex is a perfect example of advanced form of Vijayanagar style of architecture.
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About Navagraha Temple, Guwahati, Assam, India : As the name suggests, Navagraha Temple (or the temple of the nine celestial bodies), is a worship place devoted to the nine planets of the solar system, namely Surya (the sun), Chandra (the moon), Buddha (mercury), Mangala (mars), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (Dragon’s head) and finally
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About Mahabhairab Temple in Tezpur, Assam : Mahabhairab Temple, located atop a small hill in the northern part of Tezpur, is considered as a major landmark of this ancient city and contributes a lot to the magnetic charm and beauty of the place. It is believed that the original temple was made of stone, constructed by
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Shri Vijayavitthala Temple is a true representative of human craftsmanship. Dedicated to Lord Vitthala or Lord Vishnu the Vijaya vitala temple is a wonderful monument situated at Hampi. Built mainly by Dravidian architecture the temple has all the stuff that a typical south Indian Temple would have. About Vijaya Vithala temple : Originally built in the
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