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Nearby Attractions from Toranagallu
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UNESCO Heritage Sites
Hampi, the ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 30 km from Hotel Sree Vijayalakshmi in Toranagallu. An easy 45-minute drive puts you among ancient temples, giant boulders and royal ruins.
Virupaksha Temple
The Virupaksha Temple, also called the Pampavathi Temple, is considered the most sacred among all temples at the Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site. Facing the temple is a double-storied structure known as the Virupaksha Bazaar or Hampi Bazaar, which runs about 732 metres long.
Vittala Temple
The Vittala Temple at Hampi is famous for its musical pillars and the stone chariot at the centre of the temple. Both are in the main complex and are the features visitors come specifically to see.
Hazara Rama Temple
Walking three rounds of the Hazara Rama Temple is said to take you through the full story of the Indian epic Ramayana in carvings. The Ramayana narrative is depicted on the temple walls and is the feature that sets this temple apart from others in Hampi.
Lotus Mahal
The Lotus Mahal is the highlight of the Zenana enclosure at Hampi and was built as the socialising area for the women of the royal family. It sits within the Zenana section of the Hampi complex.
Queen's Bath
The Queen's Bath at Hampi is an Indo-Saracenic styled structure that marks the beginning of the royal enclosure. It is one of the first structures you reach when entering the palace zone.
Elephant Stable
The Elephant Stable at Hampi has eleven large chambers, each with a beautiful arched entrance, built to house the royal elephants. The chambers and their arched doorways are the defining features of the structure.
Danaik's Enclosure
The Danaik's Enclosure at Hampi was the site of the offices and residences of the Danaik, the title for the city's commander-in-chief and governor. It gives a direct sense of how the Vijayanagara capital was administered day to day.
Kadalekalu Ganesha
The Kadalekalu Ganesha statue on Hemakuta Hill at Hampi stands 15 feet tall and is one of the largest sculptures in the complex. The pillared hall in front of the sanctum is built with unusually slender and tall pillars, and the hall itself is considered as striking as the statue. The name comes from Kannada: kadalekalu means horsegram, describing the rounded shape of the deity's belly.
Krishna Temple
The Krishna Temple at Hampi was built by King Krishna Devaraya in 1513 to celebrate the conquest of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri or Utkala, in what is now Odisha state. It is one of the temples at Hampi whose origin is tied directly to a specific historical event.
Lakshmi Narasimha Statue
The Lakshmi Narasimha statue, also known as the Ugra Narasimha, is the largest in Hampi at about 6.7 metres high, and the entire statue of Lakshmi and Narasimha was cut from a single boulder. It is considered the last addition made by the Vijayanagara Empire to the Hampi complex.
Daroji Bear Sanctuary
The Daroji Bear Sanctuary has a rock-strewn forest that is the natural habitat of Indian sloth bears. It can be visited on the way to or from Hampi, making it a practical addition to a day trip from Toranagallu.
Tungabhadra Dam
The Tungabhadra Dam is a multipurpose dam that creates the biggest reservoir on the Tungabhadra River. It is commonly visited alongside the Hampi heritage sites and can be reached from Toranagallu in under two hours.
Places to Visit in Jindal Township
Cultural, memorial and spiritual landmarks, right here in the Jindal Steel Township, Toranagallu.
Kaladham Museum
Kaladham Museum inside Jindal Township is an interactive exhibition of 3D panoramas of Hampi. It presents the former Vijayanagara capital with its mythological, archaeological, and historical significance in a single visit.
O.P. Jindal Memorial
The O.P. Jindal Memorial inside Jindal Township is dedicated to the life and achievements of the late industrialist Shri O.P. Jindal. The structure is designed to house a memorial exhibition covering his life and his journey in building this large organisation.
Panchavati Temple
Panchavati Temple in Jindal Township is dedicated to famous Hindu gods and goddesses. It is one of the places of worship within the township for those staying in Toranagallu.
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