Balakrishna Temple

Next halt- Krishna templeThe Krishna temple was built by the great king Sri Krishnadevaraya in 1513 AD after a conquest. The main idol was of Bala Krishna (infant Krishna) and this idol is now displayed in the State Museum at Chennai. The temple walls and pillars have beautiful carvings of our epics. It was destroyed during the Mughal invasion to quite an extent and the restoration work by the Government is currently ongoing.

Shri Krishna Temple - Krishna Temple, this is the must see place in hampi. This temple built in 1513 A.D. by King Krishnadevraya to celebrate the victory of eastern kingdom of Utkala (present day - Orrisa state of India). On the walls of temple the story of temple and victory of utkala is carved very beautifully. The main tower at east is under restoration and its impressive sight. The architecture and carvings will make you to get lost back to 15th and 16th century. This temple is dedicated to Balakrishna(form of krishna itself) and this statue is in museum at chennai. Other small shrine are displayed for devotees. After wandering a lot we gulped coconut water, rested few min and again walked till Shri Chandikeshwara Temple.

Krishna Temple, this is the must see place in hampi. This temple built in 1513 A.D. by King Krishnadevraya to celebrate the victory of eastern kingdom of Utkala (present day - Orrisa state of India). On the walls of temple the story of temple and victory of utkala is carved very beautifully. The main tower at east is under restoration and its impressive sight. The architecture and carvings will make you to get lost back to 15th and 16th century. This temple is dedicated to Balakrishna(form of krishna itself) and this statue is in museum at chennai. Other small shrine are displayed for devotees. After wandering a lot we gulped coconut water, rested few min and again walked till Shri Chandikeshwara Temple.