Achyutaraya Temple
Achyutaraya Temple
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Eileen108
Mount Shasta, CA5,116 contributions
Dec 2020
Very big temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and construction. On the right side as you go on, there is a small platform which leads to the Matanga Hill steps. It is an easier route then the steps that are straight down the street from the Virupaksha Temple.
Written January 27, 2021
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KeKu
Pune, India357 contributions
Oct 2022
This is on a must visit list when you are in Hampi. Though only ruins, it gives you an idea how magnificent it would have been during the actual rule of the King. The temple is elaborate and the bazaar outside is equally big.
You can walk from Virupaksha Temple. There are 2-3 routes to reach here. Better to visit during early morning or late evening hours.
You can walk from Virupaksha Temple. There are 2-3 routes to reach here. Better to visit during early morning or late evening hours.
Written November 7, 2022
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Andrew D
Singapore, Singapore398 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
When I hiked down from the steep Matanga Hill, the road opens path towards this temple. It feels very off-the-beaten without any other tourists. Immediately, I felt like I am in Indiana Jones discovering a new temple ruin for the first time. Truly stunning!
Written December 28, 2022
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Ann
Bengaluru, India181 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
I don't mean to say the other ruins are not ruins but one never expects to see such places to be so crowded. Can't soak in the place, the emotion of what the ruins were like. You get the gist!
The second best site for me in Hampi. Coming here wasn't part of the plan like the Hemakuta hill complex. As we crossed pass the monolithic bull to go to Matanga hill, we saw the ruins of Achutaraya. Considering how we were late again to go to the peak of the hill, we decided to check out the ruins. Unlike all the other places to see, this place was not at all crowded which was so refreshing. But at the same time, it also lent a feeling of eeriness to the place. Giving the ruins a feel of an actual ruin. You wonder what Hampi was like back in its good days. Not an easy thing to do when it's full of people. It was a beautiful experience! We spent time exploring whatever corners we could. I can't say it's spectacular. It didn't leave me in awe but in entirety it's a nice and calm place. Coming here is an experience in it's itself. Just don't come with any high expectations.
I'd like at all other places avoid visiting during the day. The walk around the Matanga hill is a bit tricky. I'd suggest you were proper shoes. And also carry water on you and maybe some snacks if you have children or would like to munch on some yourself!
The second best site for me in Hampi. Coming here wasn't part of the plan like the Hemakuta hill complex. As we crossed pass the monolithic bull to go to Matanga hill, we saw the ruins of Achutaraya. Considering how we were late again to go to the peak of the hill, we decided to check out the ruins. Unlike all the other places to see, this place was not at all crowded which was so refreshing. But at the same time, it also lent a feeling of eeriness to the place. Giving the ruins a feel of an actual ruin. You wonder what Hampi was like back in its good days. Not an easy thing to do when it's full of people. It was a beautiful experience! We spent time exploring whatever corners we could. I can't say it's spectacular. It didn't leave me in awe but in entirety it's a nice and calm place. Coming here is an experience in it's itself. Just don't come with any high expectations.
I'd like at all other places avoid visiting during the day. The walk around the Matanga hill is a bit tricky. I'd suggest you were proper shoes. And also carry water on you and maybe some snacks if you have children or would like to munch on some yourself!
Written February 14, 2019
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lakshmikandappan
Chennai (Madras), India289 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
the hottest place in karnatakathis is soo hot that we should carry water,fruits,umbrella,cap and even shoes if needed.we do get tender coconut everywhere around but still water is very very important.toilets are clean in this place but is pay&use.these monuments are maintained by unesco .what i felt is they could have planted more trees along the path of the tourists so it ould have been a pleasent trip for all of us going there.
Written February 26, 2016
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TheBayWife
California33 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
Saying too much would be much unsaid, precisely. I'd rather limit my description to these pointers below and leave your yet-to-be-experienced travel - crisp.
This temple and its encompassing silence (that is actually attributed to less visitors) is best experienced when visited early morning.
We took the route from Hampi Bazaar, climbing up rocks & stones and with each climb we invaded a more picturesque scene than the previous. We walked our way out to Vittala temple via the courtesan's street and personally, I'd recommend this route for tourists wishing to experience a good diameter of freedom and silence.
That's all for the pointers!
This temple and its encompassing silence (that is actually attributed to less visitors) is best experienced when visited early morning.
We took the route from Hampi Bazaar, climbing up rocks & stones and with each climb we invaded a more picturesque scene than the previous. We walked our way out to Vittala temple via the courtesan's street and personally, I'd recommend this route for tourists wishing to experience a good diameter of freedom and silence.
That's all for the pointers!
Written January 10, 2014
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Aditya N
Pune, India616 contributions
Oct 2019
Hampi has around total 70 different monuments
Achyutaraya Temple is again very special – big campus temple (But not maintain) it has Pushkarani (big water tank)
It has typical 3 mandap and main garbhgruh but no murthy (idol).
Route this temple is either thru Monolithic Nandi around bank river where you see more small temples like Hanuman temple, Kodandaram temple etc.
Or another route is Vijaya Vitthal Mandir via King balance.
You will see small -small monument around you and Boulder with unique formation.
Achyutaraya Temple is again very special – big campus temple (But not maintain) it has Pushkarani (big water tank)
It has typical 3 mandap and main garbhgruh but no murthy (idol).
Route this temple is either thru Monolithic Nandi around bank river where you see more small temples like Hanuman temple, Kodandaram temple etc.
Or another route is Vijaya Vitthal Mandir via King balance.
You will see small -small monument around you and Boulder with unique formation.
Written December 5, 2019
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BasuAN
Kolkata (Calcutta), India95 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
The Achyutaraya temple is named after the king who constructed the temple and not after the idol it houses. It stands at the foothills of Matanga Hill and leads right on to the courtesan street. Standing here its not hard to imagine that this place was one of the epicentres of life in ancient Hampi. Less crowded than other temples, visiting this temple is truly a great experience
Written January 28, 2019
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Purnima Jain
Bengaluru, India1,466 contributions
Nov 2021
There are two ways to reach this temple: you can either take the steps up near Monolithic Bull where you have to step on rocks to reach this temple (15-20 minutes walk), you really need to know where you are going because there is no signage there and it's not easy to figure out where you need to go to reach here. The other option is to take a longer route (about 1.5 - 2kms walk) with less uphill that goes from near Vijaya Vitthal Mandir via King balance.
Unless you have a local person with you, it's not really easy to reach here.
Unlike all the other places to see, this place was not at all crowded, probably because it's difficult to reach so not a part of usual tourist-circuit. The tall unkempt grass around the entire area lent a feeling of eeriness to the place.
Very big temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and construction. There are three Mandapas, walls of each mandapa are carved with detailed, delicate carvings depicting religious stories and scenes from lives of citizens of Hampi. There is a courtesan's street in front of the temple. It is situated near the base of Matunga hill.
Sort of remote place and best avoided after dusk.
For a detailed itinerary of a 7-Day trip to Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakal, Badami & Jog Falls near Shimoga from Bangalore, feel free to visit the Links tab on my profile on TripAdvisor.
Unless you have a local person with you, it's not really easy to reach here.
Unlike all the other places to see, this place was not at all crowded, probably because it's difficult to reach so not a part of usual tourist-circuit. The tall unkempt grass around the entire area lent a feeling of eeriness to the place.
Very big temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and construction. There are three Mandapas, walls of each mandapa are carved with detailed, delicate carvings depicting religious stories and scenes from lives of citizens of Hampi. There is a courtesan's street in front of the temple. It is situated near the base of Matunga hill.
Sort of remote place and best avoided after dusk.
For a detailed itinerary of a 7-Day trip to Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakal, Badami & Jog Falls near Shimoga from Bangalore, feel free to visit the Links tab on my profile on TripAdvisor.
Written December 21, 2021
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Paul M
manchester23 contributions
Nov 2019
This temple is off the beaten track but well worth a visit. It has some beautiful carvings and being so little visited is really atmospheric. You approach from the river along the Sula bazaar, which once housed a range of shops and, it is rumoured was the red light area. The combination of the near half mile approach and the wonderful temple at the end is quite magical.
Written November 9, 2019
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