Distance from near by city 1 kilometer from HampiTrip duration (including travel in hours)30 - 60 MinsTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)5 package starts from ₹ 3500.00Travel Tips Carry camera for some scenic captures About Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Narasimha is one of the incarnations from the ten forms of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha as per the local people stands for half man and half lion form. The Lakshmi Narasimha statue is the largest in the town of Hampi. It is seen sitting on Sesha, a giant seven-headed snake. The head of the snake acts as a protection hood above his head. Narasimha is sitting in a cross-legged position. His knees are supported by a belt. Due to the expression of his face, he is also called Ugra Narasimha, Narashima in his furious form.
The original statue was damaged partially during a raid. The image of Goddess Lakshmi is not visible clearly in the statue. If one takes a close look at the statue the hand of Goddess will be visible with the nails and rings perfectly carved. The Narasimha statue is a great example of the constructive mind as well as the destructive human mind. The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is one of the best places to visit in Hampi.
Idols of Narasimha Hampi history
In 1528 A.D., the Lakshmi Narasimha statue was built. It was during the rule of Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha and Goddess Lakshmi. In the Archaeological Museum at Kamalapura, the damaged statue of goddess Lakshmi is exhibited. Hampi Tourism is famous for this excellent creation of humans.
Location of the temple
The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is located in the Hampi town of Karnataka. The statue is situated at the southern part of the Hemakuta temples on the Hemakuta hill.
Best time to visit
Hampi has got very high temperatures during the summer. The best time to visit Hampi is in the month of October and February. The weather remains cool. The pleasant breeze blows throughout the hills.
The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a great work of architecture. It is finely executed with the finest details on it. The statue is 6.7 meters high. Narasimha is seen wearing a beautiful headgear. One should not miss visiting Narasimha. Narasimha is an important part of Hampi tour package.
