Krishna Temple

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Krishna Temple is a prominent historic Hindu temple complex in Hampi, India, renowned for its Vijayanagara-era architecture and intricate stone carvings dedicated to Lord Krishna.

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Krishna Temple, Hampi 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu temple
archaeological site
temple complex
architecturalStyle Vijayanagara architecture
associatedWith Krishna cult in Vijayanagara period
associatedWithDynasty Tuluva dynasty NERFINISHED
builtFor installation of Krishna idol
builtInCentury 16th century
builtInPeriod Vijayanagara Empire NERFINISHED
constructedUnder Krishnadevaraya NERFINISHED
country India
culturalSignificance important Vaishnavite shrine
major monument of Vijayanagara capital
dedicatedTo Lord Krishna NERFINISHED
district Vijayanagara district NERFINISHED
hasArchitecturalElement antarala (vestibule)
garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum)
kalyana mandapa (marriage hall)
mahamandapa (main hall)
prakara (enclosure walls)
sub-shrines in the complex
hasDepictionOf Krishna NERFINISHED
episodes from Krishna’s life
mythological scenes
hasFeature carved pillars
courtyard
gopuram
mandapa
ornate reliefs
pillared halls
stone sculptures
heritageDesignation Group of Monuments at Hampi NERFINISHED
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site
knownFor historic temple complex
intricate stone carvings
locatedIn Hampi NERFINISHED
India
Karnataka
Vijayanagara district NERFINISHED
managedBy Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED
material stone
near Hampi Bazaar NERFINISHED
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi NERFINISHED
partOf Hampi Group of Monuments NERFINISHED
protectionStatus protected monument of national importance
region South India
religion Hinduism
state Karnataka
tourismAttraction popular tourist destination

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Hampi majorStructure Krishna Temple