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Yeduru Basavanna, also known as the monolithic bull of Hampi. It has been carved out of a single gigantic boulder.
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Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Hampi Bus Station |
1.1 KM | 08049596666 |
 Hampi Junction |
750 MTRS | 139 |
 Jindal Vijaynagar Airport |
37.8 KM | ‎91-836-2237921 |
Architecture
The statue is housed in a twin storied pavilion built on an elevated platform. The giant bull or Nandi is an impressive sculpture. It has been carved out of a single gigantic boulder and has been chiselled in a simple manner. The impressive statue displays all its features of a bull prominently. Though it does not have the elaborate carvings found in most other sculptures of Hampi, it has a unique charm and attraction of its own. Interestingly, the statue of the bull faces the Virupaksha Temple that is situated at some distance from the statue. The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The statue of the bull is placed in a sheltered and elevated platform that stands against the backdrop of huge boulders. At a little distance in front of the Nandi you can also spot a tall stone lamp post with metal spikes over it.
History
The impressive sculpture is believed to have been constructed by one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara kingdom during the peak of the Vijayanagara Empire. The monolith bull is among those few structures in Hampi that was not ruined during the attack on the Vijayanagara Kingdom by the Mughals in 1565 A.D.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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