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Where every stone has a story to tell

The Virupaksha temple also known as the Pampapathi temple is located at the foot of the Hemkuta hills. It is one of the main attractions of Hampi. The Gopura was built by Krishnadeva Raya during his Pattabhisheka (crowning ceremony) in 1509.

Text and photograph: Manjunath Karanth Also read: My Sabarimala pilgrimage

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