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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Hanumantappa, the temple's endowment officer, confirmed the ban in line with a directive from the Vijayanagara district administration. According to the report, he explained that the influx of ...

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Hampi is an ancient city filled with temples, ruins, and giant boulders. Sites like the Virupaksha Temple and the Vittala Temple are famous for their historic significance and architectural beauty.

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